Anemone

[trevormass7]

I can't tell if this is condolactys (probably spelled that wrong) or a bubble tip

 

[Mike N]

Looks like bubble tip to me, though condylactis and white bta can look almost identical. Lets see what others think.

 

[trevormass7]

Another picture just for reverence. He's been happy I just wanna know more about it

 

[trevormass7]

The store said it was condylactis but it had a bubble tip supposedly in the same tank and the lady didn't know which was which

 

[Mike N]

If thats max length on the tentacles (i.e. not retracted) then its got to be bta.

 

[Mike N]

The store said it was condylactis but it had a bubble tip supposedly in the same tank and the lady didn't know which was which

Haha let me guess: Petco?

 

[trevormass7]

Hahaha yeah it's all the way out. I feel really bad cause I got it for $12 when it's supposed to be 30

 

[trevormass7]

Haha let me guess: Petco?

Yep

 

[trevormass7]

Anything special it needs?

 

[Mike N]

Don't feel bad, maybe after losing money they will decide to hire some knowledgable people instead of any kid with a car. I won't hold my breath though.

I don't have tons of experience with anemones but the most obvious thing and priority #1 should be covering your powerheads if you haven't already. Foam covers or pantyhose work fine.
Make sure not to overfeed, once/twice a week target feeding quality food should be plenty.

 

[trevormass7]

Why cover power heads?

 

[trevormass7]

Don't feel bad, maybe after losing money they will decide to hire some knowledgable people instead of any kid with a car. I won't hold my breath though.

I don't have tons of experience with anemones but the most obvious thing and priority #1 should be covering your powerheads if you haven't already. Foam covers or pantyhose work fine.
Make sure not to overfeed, once/twice a week target feeding quality food should be plenty.

^

 

[Slarti]

Why cover power heads?

Because power heads are like very strong magnets for anemones...just ask me, mine pictured on the left found it after about 4 months. All I have left is the picture...

 

[trevormass7]

Even if they have the plastic covers that come over the fan part?

 

[Mike N]

Even if they have the plastic covers that come over the fan part?

YES! They can get sucked into the openings on those plastic covers and they WILL get shredded. Buy a cover ASAP.
I honestly would turn off my powerhead until I got it covered. I've had an anemone get sucked into the powerhead. It's an awful, helpless feeling.

 

[trevormass7]

Ok thanks

 

[Slarti]

YES! They can get sucked into the openings on those plastic covers and they WILL get shredded. Buy a cover ASAP.
I honestly would turn off my powerhead until I got it covered. I've had an anemone get sucked into the powerhead. It's an awful, helpless feeling.

And mucks up your tank badly, I did a 50% water change immediately and another big one the next day. No other ill effects noted but my tank was lightly stocked at the time.