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Old 12/20/2007, 12:58 AM
CHAOSTACTICS CHAOSTACTICS is offline
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Question May I have an ID please, Condy, LTA, BTA?

Got this a few days ago for my clowns to host in. They've shown no interest yet, may it be because this is a condy?





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Old 12/20/2007, 01:06 AM
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It looks like a sebae, what does the foot look like?
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Old 12/20/2007, 01:21 AM
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I'm fairly sure it's not a sabae anemone, the foot can be seen in the second pic
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Old 12/20/2007, 01:26 AM
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I second that, it is definitely not a sebae and more like condy.
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Old 12/20/2007, 07:02 AM
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Good picture of the column should help. From picture #1, I think it is a Condy. How much was it? Less than 15, it is a Condy.
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Old 12/20/2007, 09:43 AM
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it was shipped by an online vendor that we've never had problems with before. Supposedly it's a regular bubble/bulb tip anem. I think it was an honest mistake but I want to make a positive ID before I go crying shenanigans
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Old 12/20/2007, 09:55 AM
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I have a condy in the tank, a very very large one I know what the condies look like. This new anem won't settle anywhere for long... just keeps roaming
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Old 12/20/2007, 12:25 PM
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The first pic reminds me of my condy, but mine didn't have those white bands. Otherwise very similar.
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Old 12/20/2007, 05:38 PM
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On second thought, there's a picture of a Condylactis Aurantiaca in my book (Simon & Schuster's Guide)which looks just like the nem in your picture.
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Old 12/20/2007, 06:14 PM
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I am going to say BTA. Here's why.
Condys "usually" have a red foot. Your's doesn't seem to.
Condy tentacles seem to originate from one place. Your anemone has a definate oral disk and the tentacles form a pattern on that disk.
BTAs very often retain that white band on the end of the tentacle when the tentacle is not "bulbed".
Condys often have purple tips, but it is not uncommon for BTAs to have them as well.
It would be very unusual for a vendor with any kind of reputation to substitute a condy for a BTA even on accident. They don't come in in the same shipments and therefore don't usually get put in the same holding areas.
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Old 12/20/2007, 06:22 PM
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i think bta. the way it has its foot tucked under that ledge and the tentacles and disc peeking out makes me think this.
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Old 12/20/2007, 06:54 PM
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phender!!!! always betting me to the punch!!!

I would have to agree as well for the same reasons. Beat me to it. But, I am almost 100% positive, even with those pics, that it is indeed a BTA.
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Old 12/20/2007, 11:40 PM
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ok I'm glad it is a very reputable vendor that I have used in the past and will continue using. Here is what they responded when I questioned them on it

Me: Entacmaea quadricolor
I think I received
Condylactis spp.
I sent them photos and a lot more. than just that text but that was the main idea)

Here is their response:
Thanks for the question. It looks like a bubble tip. It actually looks like a Pink Tip Bubble from Solomon. So, you did get the wrong product but it is definitely an upgrade to the original. J



Hope that helps. If you have any other questions, let us know.



Can't say I'm terribly upset
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Old 12/21/2007, 12:11 AM
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Looks like a condylactis gigantea to me. The one in this pic looks more like a BTA than yours does.

http://actiniaria.com/condylactis_gigantea.php
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Old 12/21/2007, 12:34 AM
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It's purple LTA.
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Old 12/21/2007, 11:53 AM
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I agree with the assessment that it is a bubble tip
 


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