HELP! My anemone is about to DIE?!?!?

[perfectdark]

Originally Posted by Debbie
http:///forum/post/2520405
May I ask a question regarding an anemone. A friend of mine just bought a white anemone with blue tips. I read here there is no such thing as a white anemone???

There is one species of anemone that is white'ish... but not transparent, to best describe the color I would say like tan white, like coffee with cream in it. LOL. I am trying to recall the species, but I cant (Sebae I think, unfortunatly they are the most common ones to get dyed too). In general no there is no such thing as a healty white anemone. And if your unsure its best to stay away from it, IMO.

 

[condyman]

Originally Posted by PerfectDark
http:///forum/post/2521554
There is one species of anemone that is white'ish... but not transparent, to best describe the color I would say like tan white, like coffee with cream in it. LOL. I am trying to recall the species, but I cant (Sebae I think, unfortunatly they are the most common ones to get dyed too). In general no there is no such thing as a healty white anemone. And if your unsure its best to stay away from it, IMO.
yup, he's right. Heteractis (Radianthus) AKA Sebae Anemone. Healthy they have a tannish white/brown appearance. Totally white means bleached and likely to starve in months.
Anemones can live in aquariums for many years with proper lighting and water parameters.