White? BTA

**blosserl** · 09-09-2008, 02:46 PM

Can anyone tell if there are WHITE Bubble Tip Anemones??
There is this nice looking one on ebay listed by a seller with a very high (and positive) feedback rating.

LIVE Saltwater Bubble Tip Anemone for coral REEF Tank - eBay (item 130253174982 end time Sep-09-08 19:23:49 PDT)

is this a 'bleached' anemone??

Thanks!

**Seahorsedreams** · 09-09-2008, 03:02 PM

It's hard to say... it could be bleached, could be the photo or could be it's colour. Could be a combination of all 3.... a little lighter green, slightly bleached with an over exposed picture. Now, how's THAT for a politicians answer.

***lReef lKeeper*** · 09-09-2008, 03:09 PM

^^^ what she said ^^^

which ever it may be ... i would steer clear of it unless you are willing to take that chance.

**Amphibious** · 09-09-2008, 03:58 PM

It looks like a bleached, due to stress, Sebae Anemone. Now, I know that Sebae are not bubble tip but, I've seen them perform like this when stressed and they are always bleached. You are taking a chance by making this purchase. The seller has an outstanding reputation but, buyer beware.

Dick

**blosserl** · 09-09-2008, 04:21 PM

Hey, Thanks so much for all the advice. It did reinforce my thoughts of "Beware".

I did send the question to the seller but have not received a reply yet. If and when I do I will post just for the FYI.

Dang, it sure looked pretty!

Yes, Seahorsedreams, you did a very fine job at 'covering' all bases.

Thanks again!

**Nazaroth** · 09-15-2008, 01:27 PM

Well I have a white BTA which they are rare, mine seems to be doing just well and the guy I bought him from had him in his tank for a long time. In fact it was a bud of a larger anemone and it has always been white.

**Seahorsedreams** · 09-15-2008, 02:56 PM

Do you have pics?

**Nazaroth** · 09-16-2008, 01:40 AM

Ya here is one

**Seahorsedreams** · 09-16-2008, 01:59 AM

More!!!!!!

**Nazaroth** · 09-16-2008, 02:20 AM

Hehe I just got a new 75g so I will take some pics and post em as soon as I can

Glad you like em.

**Seahorsedreams** · 09-16-2008, 02:32 AM

It gives me shivers.

**rayme07** · 09-16-2008, 08:23 PM

Thanks Nazaroth thats a nice pic you got there I also would love to see more cant wait to see them. The colors of the clowns and the anemone look great they have awsome contrast with each other. Thanks again
Raymond

**CarmieJo** · 09-16-2008, 10:32 PM

Beautiful!

If one maroon in an anemone is mean what is a pair like?

**Nazaroth** · 09-17-2008, 01:38 AM

Well the female is freaking mean... she will bite my hand if I put it in there, usually when I am feeding. But the male just sits there and scares off any trespassers. They aren't exactly mean, just want to be left alone

**Nazaroth** · 09-17-2008, 06:01 PM

Here is some more for your viewing pleasure...

With Flash

Without Flash

**rayme07** · 09-17-2008, 06:23 PM

Thanks they look great

exspecialy the pic without flash looks great. Thanks
Raymond

**coralife** · 09-17-2008, 07:06 PM

Yes there is a white BTA, it is extremely comon in the trade. It should be a white/tan and completely white. Heavy Transparency is bad! Yours in the picture looks to be ok.

Jake