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thomas712
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Black???
I'd be interested in a photo too. Hope you didn't get a dyed specimen
I'd be interested in a photo too. Hope you didn't get a dyed specimen
reefmate75
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they come in white also
and i wouldnt buy any brown anemone haha
reefmate75
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white bubble tips normally have purple tips, and they are white other then the tip of it
perfectdark
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Originally Posted by reefmate75
http:///forum/post/2541865
they come in white also
and i wouldnt buy any brown anemone haha
I would also disagree...its stated in many publications that there is no such thing as a healthy white anemone, although a creme, off white, or light tan color is acceptable, BTA's arent seen in that color. As the name states, Entacmaea Quadricolor, meaning 4 colors which are seen in variations of brown to orange to pink and red. I would be interested in seeing a healthy white BTA.
http:///forum/post/2541865
they come in white also
I would also disagree...its stated in many publications that there is no such thing as a healthy white anemone, although a creme, off white, or light tan color is acceptable, BTA's arent seen in that color. As the name states, Entacmaea Quadricolor, meaning 4 colors which are seen in variations of brown to orange to pink and red. I would be interested in seeing a healthy white BTA.
perfectdark
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Originally Posted by oneradtek
http:///forum/post/2543367
haha no identification on my anenome Dark?
OH sorry... LOL well it does appear to have a reddish look to it but brownish too. Its very difficult, although I do beleive is a BTA as for the exact color, that is why they are given that name. The more rare the morph the more money they are. I have seen pictures of a hot pink specimine, and is prob more money than we would ever spend. Its considered a rose morph, but wow it looks electric and yet has a darkened base and pedestle. I have also seen some so dark brown they looked black when the were tight and bubbled. When flouresced by actinic lighting they were black light purple. I speculated that they might be dyed but the only real way to tell is to wait it out. Either they return to their normal color or they die, unfortunatly.
I will say that I do like yours though, the color mix that it shows looks cool. Bang Guy has one I think a pic of it in his Lagoon, his has more shades of rose to it than yours but its really dark, looks awesome, but it kinda reminds me of yours. From what I can remember.
http:///forum/post/2543367
haha no identification on my anenome Dark?
OH sorry... LOL well it does appear to have a reddish look to it but brownish too. Its very difficult, although I do beleive is a BTA as for the exact color, that is why they are given that name. The more rare the morph the more money they are. I have seen pictures of a hot pink specimine, and is prob more money than we would ever spend. Its considered a rose morph, but wow it looks electric and yet has a darkened base and pedestle. I have also seen some so dark brown they looked black when the were tight and bubbled. When flouresced by actinic lighting they were black light purple. I speculated that they might be dyed but the only real way to tell is to wait it out. Either they return to their normal color or they die, unfortunatly.
I will say that I do like yours though, the color mix that it shows looks cool. Bang Guy has one I think a pic of it in his Lagoon, his has more shades of rose to it than yours but its really dark, looks awesome, but it kinda reminds me of yours. From what I can remember.
lexluethar
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Your BTA looks very healthy. Although it is not black (never seen/heard of a black one) it is a very health brown tint. THe brown is a sign of the zooantha that has developed and grown within the anemone (a great sign). I commend you for purchasing a healthy specimine and not going for the generic white (bleach/not healthy) color.
Anywho i think dark covered it, but it looks like a very healthy specimine, just make sure your water parameters are consistent and you have good lighting. Your bta looks just like mine.
Anywho i think dark covered it, but it looks like a very healthy specimine, just make sure your water parameters are consistent and you have good lighting. Your bta looks just like mine.
robdog696
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What you have is a very nice Rose Anemone, not Black. Here is a copied and pasted description of it.
The Rose Bubble Tip Anemone is a less common form of the Bubble Tip Anemone which is often referred to as the Four-colored, Bulb Tentacle, Bulb Tip, or Bulb Anemone. At rest, the enlarged tip at the end of the tentacles is a rose to red color. The Bubble Tip Anemone is usually found in coral rubble, or in solid reefs. Its pedal disc is usually attached deep within dead coral. It stretches its tentacles to become sweeper tentacles when hungry. That is, the tentacles become elongated to capture a meal, then the tentacles shorten and the bubble tips return. Handle this invertebrate, and all Anemones, with care. They can sting other Anemones, as well as Corals. In order for the Rose Bubble Tip Anemone to keep its bright coloration and bulb tips, it needs strong illumination supplied by metal halides, or intense florescent lighting of at least 6 watts per gallon. They require an aquarium of at least 30 gallons, as they can grow up to 12" across in the aquarium. These anemones will typically remain compact and will gain bulb tips under intense lighting. If the lighting is insufficient, they will expand their bodies to great lengths to make the most of the available light. It should be kept with a Clownfish for best results. At times, the tentacles may appear stringy; this may be due to insufficient light or the need for food. Its diet should include chopped fish, shrimp, or worms if a clownfish is not present.
The Rose Bubble Tip Anemone is a less common form of the Bubble Tip Anemone which is often referred to as the Four-colored, Bulb Tentacle, Bulb Tip, or Bulb Anemone. At rest, the enlarged tip at the end of the tentacles is a rose to red color. The Bubble Tip Anemone is usually found in coral rubble, or in solid reefs. Its pedal disc is usually attached deep within dead coral. It stretches its tentacles to become sweeper tentacles when hungry. That is, the tentacles become elongated to capture a meal, then the tentacles shorten and the bubble tips return. Handle this invertebrate, and all Anemones, with care. They can sting other Anemones, as well as Corals. In order for the Rose Bubble Tip Anemone to keep its bright coloration and bulb tips, it needs strong illumination supplied by metal halides, or intense florescent lighting of at least 6 watts per gallon. They require an aquarium of at least 30 gallons, as they can grow up to 12" across in the aquarium. These anemones will typically remain compact and will gain bulb tips under intense lighting. If the lighting is insufficient, they will expand their bodies to great lengths to make the most of the available light. It should be kept with a Clownfish for best results. At times, the tentacles may appear stringy; this may be due to insufficient light or the need for food. Its diet should include chopped fish, shrimp, or worms if a clownfish is not present.
blownz281
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Man i saw some sweet looking ones tonight. they were expensive for being tiny. they had red foots and brown/goldish bubbles with speckles on them. never seen anything like that. almost bought one for the fact they might not live to long at the store,they did have MH lighting on them though.
lexluethar
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If you have proper lighting (T5 Nova Extreme place your advertisement here
or MH) spot feedings are not necessary, and in fact can overstress the anemone. If you have good lighting i would suggest feeding it once ever two or three weeks at the most. BTA are anemones and will eat fish if given the opportunity, even if they aren't hungry IMO. They (like most animals) are opportunistic feeders, so even though they aren't necessarily hungry nature takes over and says you need to eat if food is available even if it isn't hungry.
or MH) spot feedings are not necessary, and in fact can overstress the anemone. If you have good lighting i would suggest feeding it once ever two or three weeks at the most. BTA are anemones and will eat fish if given the opportunity, even if they aren't hungry IMO. They (like most animals) are opportunistic feeders, so even though they aren't necessarily hungry nature takes over and says you need to eat if food is available even if it isn't hungry.