Ident8fication

[albyone]

Does anybody know what kind of anemones these are I think they are aggregating anemone but I don't really know if its like a rock anemone or a bta? And what kind of fish some kind of gobi?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

What state are you in?

 

[albyone]

What state are you in?

Oregon

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

These should help.

http://www.oregontidepooling.com/tidepooling_on_the_southe/nudibranchs/


http://www.oregontidepooling.com/tidepooling_on_the_southe/nudibranchs/

 

[cristata.reef]

First one is an aggregating anemone (A. elegantissima) and the larger greens are giant greens (A. xanthogrammica). The fish are cottids (sculpins) but without a macro shot they're almost impossible to get a reliable ID on.

Rock flowers are limited primarily to the Caribbean although there are some undescribed species of Phymanthus in the Indo-Pacific. BTAs are also not found here, limited to the western pacific

 

[albyone]

First one is an aggregating anemone (A. elegantissima) and the larger greens are giant greens (A. xanthogrammica). The fish are cottids (sculpins) but without a macro shot they're almost impossible to get a reliable ID on.

Rock flowers are limited primarily to the Caribbean although there are some undescribed species of Phymanthus in the Indo-Pacific. BTAs are also not found here, limited to the western pacific

What is the conditions for keeping the green sea anemone? I have experience with btas

 

[cristata.reef]

They are coldwater nems needing temps of 50ish degrees (I have a friend who keeps them at 54). They can grow quite large to about 8-10 inches in diameter. Also you need licensed retailer to obtain these or a special permit depending on where you live

 

[albyone]

They are coldwater nems needing temps of 50ish degrees (I have a friend who keeps them at 54). They can grow quite large to about 8-10 inches in diameter. Also you need licensed retailer to obtain these or a special permit depending on where you live

What about the Pacific sculpin
Will that fair well in a reef tank if acclimated properly?

 

[cristata.reef]

None of these will survive in a reef tank for longer than a few weeks (the nems probably would last less than 24 hours). They need a specially designed tank with coldwater bacteria sourced from the ocean and special equipment to keep them alive.

Also those nems are opportunistic feeders, they will eat anything. It is not uncommon for giant greens to eat urchins, crabs, fish, etc. I think this video of an average sized giant green eating a bird will suffice