Identifying Anemone and its Ocellaris compatibility.

MickyJ · 06/23/2014, 07:33 PM

Hi all! Recently purchased an Ocellaris and an Anemone at my LFS. When one of the gentleman who was working at the shop went to remove the Anemone from the tank it retracted and stayed stuck to the bottom of the tank where it had dug in and attached itself. The gentleman who was helping couldn't seem to remove it so he contacted his manager who had more experience to take care of it. The manager removed it no problem but was having trouble discerning the species. I'm new to anemones but I believe it may have been a Caribbean Flower Anemone, the manager couldn't seem to get a good view of it because it had retracted but believed it to be an LTA. In the end they just charged me for a Caribbean, which was the less expensive of the two. Out of personal curiosity and also concern for my Clown's safety it would be much appreciated if anyone could identify this beaut for me. I quite enjoy both the Clown, which is super friendly and sociable, and this lovely Anemone but in the end safety comes first. Having an Anemone that would host my Clown would be nice, but I would settle for just knowing the two wont hurt each other. Thanks in advance! (Pic Below in Link Below)

Anemone- http://imgur.com/SHRd5r9

pyithar · 06/24/2014, 04:56 AM

the anemone could be a LTA imo. caribbean flower anemones usually have different oral disc colors. it's a bit shady in the photo to see the disc color well. anyhow, the clown and the anemone won't be hurting each other.

Sugar Magnolia · 06/24/2014, 05:07 AM

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Rippinfrags · 06/24/2014, 08:57 AM

Definitely not an LTA. I believe you purchased a carribean rock anemone.

MickyJ · 06/24/2014, 06:50 PM

I was pretty sure it was a Caribbean Flower Anemone, but for some reason the manager at the store believed otherwise. Its somewhat disheartening to know that it wont host my Clown, but as long as the two wont pose a threat to each other I am happy!

MickyJ · 06/27/2014, 07:45 PM

To follow up on this thread, the Anemone actually passed away after looking sickly and being removed to a Quarantine tank. I have some Frogspawn coming in a few days, and will be doing some research on the best Anemone for my tank and for my clown.

Sugar Magnolia · 06/28/2014, 09:39 AM

How old is your tank? Anemones are better left until the tank is well established. Minimum 6 months, ideally a year. Your clown may take to the frogspawn.

06/23/2014, 07:33 PM	#1
MickyJ Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New york Posts: 6	Identifying Anemone and its Ocellaris compatibility. Hi all! Recently purchased an Ocellaris and an Anemone at my LFS. When one of the gentleman who was working at the shop went to remove the Anemone from the tank it retracted and stayed stuck to the bottom of the tank where it had dug in and attached itself. The gentleman who was helping couldn't seem to remove it so he contacted his manager who had more experience to take care of it. The manager removed it no problem but was having trouble discerning the species. I'm new to anemones but I believe it may have been a Caribbean Flower Anemone, the manager couldn't seem to get a good view of it because it had retracted but believed it to be an LTA. In the end they just charged me for a Caribbean, which was the less expensive of the two. Out of personal curiosity and also concern for my Clown's safety it would be much appreciated if anyone could identify this beaut for me. I quite enjoy both the Clown, which is super friendly and sociable, and this lovely Anemone but in the end safety comes first. Having an Anemone that would host my Clown would be nice, but I would settle for just knowing the two wont hurt each other. Thanks in advance! (Pic Below in Link Below) Anemone- http://imgur.com/SHRd5r9

06/24/2014, 04:56 AM	#2
pyithar Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: yangon,burma(myanmar) Posts: 1,786	the anemone could be a LTA imo. caribbean flower anemones usually have different oral disc colors. it's a bit shady in the photo to see the disc color well. anyhow, the clown and the anemone won't be hurting each other. __________________ take it easy, pyithar Current Tank Info: 150G display, 50G sump, mixed reef

06/24/2014, 05:07 AM	#3
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	This thread has been moved to the current forum. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

06/28/2014, 09:39 AM	#7
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	How old is your tank? Anemones are better left until the tank is well established. Minimum 6 months, ideally a year. Your clown may take to the frogspawn. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

06/24/2014, 08:57 AM	#4
Rippinfrags Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Queen Creek, AZ. Posts: 1,419	Definitely not an LTA. I believe you purchased a carribean rock anemone.

06/24/2014, 06:50 PM	#5
MickyJ Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New york Posts: 6	I was pretty sure it was a Caribbean Flower Anemone, but for some reason the manager at the store believed otherwise. Its somewhat disheartening to know that it wont host my Clown, but as long as the two wont pose a threat to each other I am happy!

06/27/2014, 07:45 PM	#6
MickyJ Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New york Posts: 6	To follow up on this thread, the Anemone actually passed away after looking sickly and being removed to a Quarantine tank. I have some Frogspawn coming in a few days, and will be doing some research on the best Anemone for my tank and for my clown.