Anemones - Please share what you have.....

[explor3r]

Originally Posted by Taipan

I've searched the "Pictures" section and couldn't find a "Show Off" thread so I thought I'd start one. Don't be shy. Anemones DO NOT have to be "ultra", expensive, or uber rare (but it doesn't hurt lol jk). We keep them because we enjoy their beauty and some have sentimental value. I have a soft spot for anemones and have enjoyed collecting, nurturing, and the occasional (feeble) attempts at "rescuing" some that were in rough shape.

I'll add more pics from my display and sump as time allows. In the meantime.....enjoy. Pictures below have NOT been altered or 'Photo Shopped'. I've tried to provide pictures under different lighting conditions to provide an overall perspective. Some were taken with a camera phone. Cheers.

One of my favourites: Stichodactyla haddoni - Red Carpet (arguably a "Rainbow Carpet" - I'll let the viewer decide)

This is how it looked at the lfs under T5s:



Acclimating in my Sump under LEDs:

Wow that is really nice congrats on having that beautiful one

[Taipan]

I was uncertain if it was a Stichodactyla mertensii or Stichodactyla haddoni at first. After some research and inquiry; it was concluded that it is a haddoni. The unique coloration and shape/pattern of its shorter/stubbier tentacles is what initially attracted me to it. Enjoy.....

Here's what it looked like at the LFS attached to the side of the aquarium:



Here's what it looked like in the bag after collection from the aquarium. Notice the stark difference in colouration and unique tentacle pattern. Also; no visible (tiny) oral disc which is another anomaly.





Pictures of it being acclimated in my sump:







Pictures of it in my display (it had taken up a home in an empty clam shell):

[rickcasa]

Stunning colours!! Did you get rid of your other carpets to make room for these 2??

How does the purple one eat?

[Taipan]

Originally Posted by rickcasa

Stunning colours!! Did you get rid of your other carpets to make room for these 2??

How does the purple one eat?

I still have a nice collection of carpets and BTAs. I have a HUGE Red Carpet that I will post later down the road. You've probably already seen pics of it elsewhere. lol If you take a look at the upper left hand corner at the first display pic....you'll see another purple carpet and a pastel green carpet in the mix

The purple one eats and readily takes whatever I feed it. Very sticky.

Uniboob - Sweet shots. Very nice.