Anemone Identification

fvlewg65 · #1 03-03-2006, 01:00 AM

I was in BA yesterday (sad situation) and bought a small anemone, I was told it was a red bottom anemone, however, I can't find any info on red bottom anemones. I think it is a Beaded anemone, but I am not sure. Can anyone help me to identify it please. It is my first anemone, so any additional info would be good also. Ie do they prefer to attach to rocks or hide in the sand. What do they eat? Basically how can I make it as happy as possibble to be in captivity!

i have crabs · #2 03-03-2006, 02:25 PM

hard to tell by the pic's but looks like heteractis aurora (beaded anemone)

lil_clownfish13 · #3 03-03-2006, 02:30 PM

Ah its good to know that the people selling you difficult/high maintenence animals don't bother to learn the right names, or bother to tell you how to look after it properly... *sigh*

i'd also say it looks like a beaded. good luck with it... nice looking anemone!

Beverly · #4 03-03-2006, 02:34 PM

Don't know how much this will help, but here's RC's Anemone FAQ:

http://www.carlosreef.com/AnemoneFAQ.pdf

Also, here's RC's Anemones & Clownfish Forum:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...?s=&forumid=36

OCDP · #5 03-03-2006, 02:34 PM

Cool anemone.. good luck with it, sorry I have no info. with these types of anemones.

Quagmire · #6 03-03-2006, 10:04 PM

I can't help with an ID either.Here's another link.

http://www.nhm.ku.edu/inverts/ebooks/intro.html

Psyire · #7 03-03-2006, 10:08 PM

How big is it? It could be a juvenile condylactis.