What kind of anemone did i buy????

jrod11 · #1 11/15/2007, 12:31 AM

I bought an anemone today but it didnt have a name on it at the fish store. I just thought it was beautiful and got it. is my clownfish going to hang out in it? I have so much to learn.....

Here is the pic:

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/showp...p?photo=231009

Gary Majchrzak · #2 11/15/2007, 12:34 AM

it appears to be an anemone from the Atlantic (Condylactis spp.)

jrod11 · #3 11/15/2007, 12:35 AM

what is the common name though? Is it good for my corals and clownfish?

IPowderBlueTang · #4 11/15/2007, 12:38 AM

I might be wrong but this looks similar!
http://www.fishkeeping.co.uk/modules...caresheetID=36

jrod11 · #5 11/15/2007, 01:30 AM

Anyone else have any ideas?

VSpeck · #6 11/15/2007, 01:48 AM

gary told you its most likely a Condylactis spp. that is the comon name.

Mavrk · #7 11/15/2007, 01:49 AM

I agree. I think it looks like a Condy (a.k.a. the Haitian Anemone or Giant Golden Anemone or Atlantic anemone).

steven_dean17 · #8 11/15/2007, 01:50 AM

its ok for clowns, they aint picky. however the corals will most likely, sooner or later feel the sting. and by the way its very pretty.

JennyL · #9 11/15/2007, 02:28 AM

Hi jrod11,
I agree with the others, you have a Condylactis. He looks like a very healthy one. I have kept a number of them identicle to yours.

Be sure you do some research on them so you know what to expect and provide the proper care for him.

There is loads of information available on this species.

Good luck with him.

jrod11 · #10 11/15/2007, 03:44 AM

thanks everyone for the help!

EdKruzel · #11 11/15/2007, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by steven_dean17
its ok for clowns, they aint picky. however the corals will most likely, sooner or later feel the sting. and by the way its very pretty.

Very rarely do clowns host in Atlantic anemones, in actuality clowns are quite picky and will often (in a tank) ignore even a natural host. About the only clowns I've seen take to Atlantic anemones on a decent percentage are the Tomato Clowns.

Either way it is still a nice looking specimen.

JennyL · #12 11/15/2007, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by EdKruzel
Very rarely do clowns host in Atlantic anemones, in actuality clowns are quite picky and will often (in a tank) ignore even a natural host. About the only clowns I've seen take to Atlantic anemones on a decent percentage are the Tomato Clowns.

Either way it is still a nice looking specimen.

I agree that clowns are indeed picky. My experience is mostly with Condy's and ocellaris. Some of mine ignored the available hosts and chose instead a couple of large spiral shells,(I appologise, the name escapes me at the moment).

I have observed friends tanks where other species of clowns ignored the natural hosts also.

jrod11 · #13 11/15/2007, 11:26 AM

This morning i woke up and of course checked the tank first thing to see if the anmone had moved or anything else. I was very surprised because my small black damsel was inside the anemone just like a clownfish would use as a host. I am hoping that the anemone is not stinging the damsel, but the damsel swims out of the anemone and then will return to it seconds later, repeating this over and over. I did not expect this!