Anemon Id?

[eaareef]

I had these 2 for about 1.5 years, when I bought them they look almost identical. But now they show different marking on the tentacles. My LFS didn't tell me what it was, they just said it's BTA. Can you guys help me identified what kind of BTA is this? Shot with an orange filter at the earliest time of lights with only blues on.
Kindly appreciated for your help.

 

[bradleym]

To be honest, I’m not sure either of these are BTA. I’d be more tempted to say Heteractis Malu, especially the second one.

 

[eaareef]

To be honest, I’m not sure either of these are BTA. I’d be more tempted to say Heteractis Malu, especially the second one.

Well noted, I did doubt the 2nd is BTA. I never seen one with such markings. Thank you.

 

[Isaac Alves]

I’d be pretty upset with my LFS if it is Heteractis and it eats a sleeping of spooked fish. Every anemone I’ve read about , outside of BTAs, are extremely predatory.

 

[eaareef]

I’d be pretty upset with my LFS if it is Heteractis and it eats a sleeping of spooked fish. Every anemone I’ve read about , outside of BTAs, are extremely predatory.

This is anemone only display tank, with no fish in it. I keep a pair of pink skunk clownfish in the sump.

 

[OrionN]

Both of these anemones are H. malu. They are not really fish predators

 

[eaareef]

Both of these anemones are H. malu. They are not really fish predators

I'll look forward about H.Malu then. Much appreciated for the info.

 

[D-Nak]

I’d be pretty upset with my LFS if it is Heteractis and it eats a sleeping of spooked fish. Every anemone I’ve read about , outside of BTAs, are extremely predatory..

I wouldn't describe any anemone as "extremely predatory" since they don't have the ability to actively seek out prey. Most fish know to steer clear of anemones and if they don't, one quick sting and they don't forget after that.

Fish without swim bladders (gobies, blennies, hawkfish, etc.) can inadvertently land on an anemone, but in my experience even that is relatively rare. I have a flame hawk in a tank with two gigantea that's probably over 10 years old. I have a Tomini in another tank that's literally wall-to-wall carpets, and it's totally fine.

Lastly, it's hard to blame the LFS for our buying decisions. We should know that there is a possibility of predation when it comes to any anemone.

 

[Isaac Alves]

I wouldn't describe any anemone as "extremely predatory" since they don't have the ability to actively seek out prey. Most fish know to steer clear of anemones and if they don't, one quick sting and they don't forget after that.

Fish without swim bladders (gobies, blennies, hawkfish, etc.) can inadvertently land on an anemone, but in my experience even that is relatively rare. I have a flame hawk in a tank with two gigantea that's probably over 10 years old. I have a Tomini in another tank that's literally wall-to-wall carpets, and it's totally fine.

Lastly, it's hard to blame the LFS for our buying decisions. We should know that there is a possibility of predation when it comes to any anemone.

I agree. And the experience with anemone species is variable. But I can’t let an LFS off the hook - they should know what animas they are selling. Otherwise theyre not doing themselves any good. The needs of one species is different from another— water cleanliness, nutrient levels, lighting requirements— age of tank would be another consideration. Why would the op trust their LFS’s knowledge at this point.

 

[eaareef]

I wouldn't describe any anemone as "extremely predatory" since they don't have the ability to actively seek out prey. Most fish know to steer clear of anemones and if they don't, one quick sting and they don't forget after that.

Fish without swim bladders (gobies, blennies, hawkfish, etc.) can inadvertently land on an anemone, but in my experience even that is relatively rare. I have a flame hawk in a tank with two gigantea that's probably over 10 years old. I have a Tomini in another tank that's literally wall-to-wall carpets, and it's totally fine.

Lastly, it's hard to blame the LFS for our buying decisions. We should know that there is a possibility of predation when it comes to any anemone.

Thank you for sharing your experience and insights. I'll keep this in mind for future endeavor.