Can anyone help with RBTA ID

Reverend Turtle · 2026-09-10T14:49:59-0400

Hello, I purchased this as a rainbow bta about 6 months ago. Cute little guy, opened up to about 4" and had nice bubbles. During the last month or so, it started opening between 6" and 10", bubbles were/are up to 1/2" in diameter. Absolutely beautiful, don't really care if it's a named variety, but interested none the less.
I've attached two photos, one under white light opened up big, one under blue it split the day after I took the white photo.
I know the pictures aren't great, just used my phone, but thoughts are welcome as to what it might be.
Thank you,
Reverend Turtle

Baldyreef · 2026-09-10T15:02:00-0400

seems to be a speckled rose or speckled rainbow bta, beautiful btas! definitely make sure to keep an eye on their splits as both rainbow and rose btas love to split like crazy

BryanM · 2026-09-10T15:38:59-0400

Looks quite rosy to me.

Reverend Turtle · 2026-09-10T21:26:31-0400

I'll get some top down shots later if they cooperate. It/they do have some white speckles on the tentacles. I've seen green ones with speckles sold as acid wash, but I know trade names don't mean much, as lighting, water parameters, etc., can have an effect on colors. Sorry A.D.D kicked in. What I meant was thank you for your help.

Baldyreef · 2026-09-10T22:44:55-0400

Reverend Turtle said:
I'll get some top down shots later if they cooperate. It/they do have some white speckles on the tentacles. I've seen green ones with speckles sold as acid wash, but I know trade names don't mean much, as lighting, water parameters, etc., can have an effect on colors. Sorry A.D.D kicked in. What I meant was thank you for your help.

No problem, and typically the all speckled rose or rbtas are typically given the name speckled or acid wash but acid wash typically has more speckles especially the mouths

Reverend Turtle · 2026-09-10T23:46:45-0400

Baldyreef said:
No problem, and typically the all speckled rose or rbtas are typically given the name speckled or acid wash but acid wash typically has more speckles especially the mouths

Much appreciated. Even though I've had reef aquariums off and on since the 90's, I've always been into the fish more than the inverts. I do like inverts and corals, but have always just been drawn to the fish.