Aiptasia or no?

[gvv]

Hi,

Can anybody tell me is this aiptasia or not? I found it month ago it is about 1cm (3/8") in diameter and does not grow more. It is sitting in the sand, sometimes during the day completly goes into sand.

Regards

 

[Anonymous]

Doesn't look like it from that angle.

Try feeding it a small meaty bit of seafood and observe its reactions.

 

[Lisa P]

Hi there,

A late reply but.... I have these too! They are small sand anemones from the genus Halcampa. Harmless and pretty cool to have around IMO.

Check out my web-site if you want to see the pics of mine (look under 'Other Fauna' - Small sand anemones).

Regards

Lisa