What Type of Anemone Is This?

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  1. Baraspatch

    Baraspatch Astrea Snail

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    We just got an anemone today but no-one at the lfs knew what type it was. I'm trying to find out so that I can look for specific care requirements. Any id's would be appreciated. :)
     

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  2. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    no...I...dea looks really cool though
     
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  3. dienerman

    dienerman Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Just saw one yesterday at my LFS and did not pay attention to the name. I was distracted by a carpet nem that i bought!!
     
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  4. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    That almost looks like a long tentacled plate coral..... just sayin'
     
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  5. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    Wouldn't the plate coral have longer wider mouth?
     
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  6. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    Ans of Cours a skeletal Base?
     
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  7. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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  8. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I've seen rock anemones with the striped tentacles....but yours is very full..
     
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