ID the Anemone please

[james-lee]

Its names 'flathead' anemone at the fish store. I tried googling under that name, but nothing pulled up so I am guessing it has more of a technical name. I am trying to find out more about it such as care and placement in the tank. Thanks in advance if anyone can offer any information.

 

[gonumber24]

Picture?

 

[james-lee]

Its acclimating in the sump right now. Ill post one up once its done. Its kinda tan/brown with stipes that go against the tantacles. Kinda like a patter of a regular feather duster.

 

[gonumber24]

Could be a rock anenome. How much did you pay for it?

 

[james-lee]

Oaky this is the best pic I can get until I have it in the tank.

 

[gumbii]

rock nem maybe... or fire nem...

need better picture...

 

[james-lee]

$11.99. If it is a rock anemone would it be safe to assume to just put it up in the rock work?

 

[gumbii]

my cousin had one for a while... it was very bright and nice... never moved... when i threw it in my tank, it crawled into the overflow box and died forever...

 

[gonumber24]

I have one, it likes the sand against the rocks. The clowns love it.

 

[james-lee]

Ok cool thanks guys I have the perfect spot for it too. Ill post pics once its in the tank and attached itself.

 

[cspider120]

you got it for 11.99 where and how big is it. I only ask cause im going to need one for my clowns.

 

[james-lee]

Jans Tropical Fish in Montclaire. Its bigger than 6" when opened.

 

[james-lee]

Wel then.. I took a chance and lost. I recently got a Hawaiian Spotted Puffer a few days ago. Hasnt touched anything until tonight. I caught him taking a bit out of the anemones foot. Didnt seem to faze the anemone but I may have to catch the puffer and get some store credit lol!

 

[james-lee]

Actinics on. Puffer hasnt nipped at it since last night, but I have the fish trap in the tank for it to get used to and I will capture it today along with my black and gold cromis (such bullies!)

 

[gonumber24]

Nice looking nem! Do you have any clowns?

 

[james-lee]

Thanks! Yeah they have seen it and they just stare at it and get close, but right above the nem is my orange spotted rabbits hiding spot. So, when he goes in it the clowns back off. I will see about blocking that hole (he can still access the cave from the right back side of the rock work) and see if the clown will host eventually. I cant wait till the halides turn on and this nem should open up all the way.

 

[gonumber24]

If the clowns have never had a nem, it may take a few days for them to get used to it. Just a matter of time......

 

[james-lee]

Yeah I figuered as much. I am in the process of catching that puffer and three black and gold chromis. I caught one chromis so far so three more fish to go lol!

 

[gonumber24]

Yeah I figuered as much. I am in the process of catching that puffer and three black and gold chromis. I caught one chromis so far so three more fish to go lol!

Happy fishing! Lol