That's probably the second most common anenome type across our entire hobby. If your LFS had no Idea what it was, I would be looking for a different store...
Isn't this type of anemone more likely to attract our clownfish though?
Neither bta's or lta's are natural hosts of the two most common species of clowns people keep (percula & ocellaris), however, most clowns of these species will adjust and accept either. Some other clowns are natural symbiotes (maroon clowns for example). The biggest differences between lta's and bta's are size, reproduction, and location. Bta's often split a lot and people can end up with dozens of them (some people hate this about them, some people love it). LTA's don't split. Because bta's tend to split when they get large, they typically stay well under 12", lta's can get 18"+. Finally, lta's are going to take up residence on the sandbed while bta's will roam the rocks looking for a home. They are both fascinating creatures in their own ways. Maybe you should get one of each (not to mention you should get rfa's, sebaes, malus, gigs, haddoni, mini-maxi's, and a few mags once you're a pro....). Maybe you shouldn't hang out in this forum too long.....seems like people who do end up with a nem tank or two added to their arsenal!
Neato. He has the entire bottom left hand portion of the tank to himself. (Assuming that is where he ends up) Our clowns also hang out on the left side of the tank and decided to host the heater. (I guess)
