Red Rose BTA versus True Red Rose BTA

[RockinSmall]

I spoke with the owner of the lfs about ordering an anemone and he stated he could get me a red rose bta for around $30 and the true red rose bta was around $150. what is the difference between these?

[Arati]

The difference is the size of the sucker. I would get one online froma good place see the sponsors page, or atleast find a better lfs.

[criccio]

There are rbta's that have a green tint to the base that flooded the market a few years back, they are the usually the "cheaper" ones. Then there is a the true rbta that do not have any green tint to them. The true reds are much nicer IMO, but you should be able to find clones of either one for no more then $50. Check your local reef club.

[vanillagorila]

I basically have had to give them away here. you used to be able to get 50 to 65 for one, but now my club is so flooded with clones that its hard to sell them anymore.

[Anemone]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14482772#post14482772 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by criccio
There are rbta's that have a green tint to the base that flooded the market a few years back, they are the usually the "cheaper" ones. Then there is a the true rbta that do not have any green tint to them. The true reds are much nicer IMO, but you should be able to find clones of either one for no more then $50. Check your local reef club.

Additionally, there are roses out there that have tan bases. True roses are the same red or pink color from the tip of the tentacles to the base of the foot..

Kevin

[OrionN]

There are rose BTA, then there are ROSE BTA (I would not use true for false) but some are much nicer than other. If I am going to buy one for 150 buck then I need to see him first and make sure that he is beautiful and healthy.

[PRDubois]

I bought mine it is all Rose color and I only paid $60

[RockinSmall]

i guess no roses for me! i just havent been confident in the lfs's around here..... i still have zero fish in my tank b/c i cannot find what i am looking for and when i do it's very skinny, not eating, and covered in parasites....


if anyone knows of a good online retailed for anemones, let me know... i have alreayd gone through the retailers that sponsor RC but havent found roses. i know these things r everywhere... i remember paying $400 for our first one about 6 years ago... and i know people sell them for $30... but since moving here i cant ever get what i want for what i want to spend....

[Kristinensky]

The different tint and colorization of the RBTA's is usually very distinct. True, being totally void of any other color than red. usually more mature. Worth the price diffference.

[OrionN]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14495803#post14495803 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kristinensky
The different tint and colorization of the RBTA's is usually very distinct. True, being totally void of any other color than red. usually more mature. Worth the price diffference.
Maturity have nothing to do with color. Genetic and health is. A colorful BTA that is healthy will cost more. When I spend over 100 dollars for BTA, I want to know for sure that the anemone is healthy and that the color is what I think is beautiful. True rose or false rose

[Ocean Hugger]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14495349#post14495349 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RockinSmall
i guess no roses for me! i just havent been confident in the lfs's around here..... i still have zero fish in my tank b/c i cannot find what i am looking for and when i do it's very skinny, not eating, and covered in parasites....


if anyone knows of a good online retailed for anemones, let me know... i have alreayd gone through the retailers that sponsor RC but havent found roses. i know these things r everywhere... i remember paying $400 for our first one about 6 years ago... and i know people sell them for $30... but since moving here i cant ever get what i want for what i want to spend....

I love Liveaquaria.com. very good customer service and refund if the thing dies. and they are flooded with RBTA in the summer. Go to the Divers Den section of the web site its "wysiwyg"( what you see is what you get)

[zaraemna]

Does someone hava picture they can post of a so called true rose bta or a ROSE bta. I just want to see how mine compares.
Thanks:)

[PRDubois]

This is a Solid Red Rose:

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/213280Rose_Bubble_Tip_Anemone.jpghttp://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/213280Rose_Bubble_Tip_Anemone.jpg

[CaliReefer12]

heres mine, true red


http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u120/RyDogg12/P2010254.jpg

[PRDubois]

Very nice

[zaraemna]

Here is a pic of mine. This should be my 100th post so hopefully I can make this my avatar.:D

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/zaraemna/IMG_5685-2.jpg

[CaliReefer12]

haha good job

[reefbegood]

[http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww330/reefbegood/IMG_1535.jpg

[dc]

Put up a WTB in your local forum. Maybe you can get a deal. I know the pet store here would buy mine, but they're just not splitting enough. I want my whole tank covered first. :)

[chewie]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14484395#post14484395 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Anemone
Additionally, there are roses out there that have tan bases. True roses are the same red or pink color from the tip of the tentacles to the base of the foot..

Kevin

Whatcha think of this one Kevin?

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/UnezyRider/frankenskimmer00012.jpg

[chewie]

Same one under 14k phoenix

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/UnezyRider/purplebta0001.jpg

[logankolby]

I have both kinds

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35530365@N05/3320504825/" title="rose anemone reef tank by gnksoileau, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3320504825_068b6f7ba4.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="rose anemone reef tank" /></a>

[Anemone]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14519110#post14519110 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chewie
Whatcha think of this one Kevin?

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/UnezyRider/frankenskimmer00012.jpg

Looks purty to me. :D I'd pick up one like that, if the price was right (and I didn't already have a couple dozen).

Kevin

[chewie]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14521332#post14521332 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Anemone
Looks purty to me. :D I'd pick up one like that, if the price was right (and I didn't already have a couple dozen).

Kevin

Figures:rolleyes:

You guys always get first crack at the good stuff. :D

Sounds like a good time to show off some roses. eh?

I haven't seen any recent pics of yours lately
;)

[Stephany]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14513580#post14513580 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by zaraemna
Here is a pic of mine. This should be my 100th post so hopefully I can make this my avatar.:D

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/zaraemna/IMG_5685-2.jpg

That rose is beautiful, are there white patches of coloration in it?

[Lmecher]

Here's mine

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll139/Lmecher/mema.jpg

[nnahler]

Great pics guys! My single RBTA that I brought home from my store is now 4 rather large anemones. It is a great addition to the tank, but I would be wary of paying more than $70.
zaraemna..I love your pics...great bubbles.

[rrcg50]

any of these for sale? love the looks esp zaremas

[CaliReefer12]

The huge one in my pic earlier on this thread split into three about a month ago. I know this isn't a selling forum but i'm just replying to the last post.. one of them is about 7"-8" when fully open I would be willing to sell you. Def wouldn't find one like this at a store. PM me if you're interested, I can give you a picture or two.

[nnahler]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14615342#post14615342 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CaliReefer12
. Def wouldn't find one like this at a store.

Then you haven't been to my store :) haha

[CaliReefer12]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14615356#post14615356 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nnahler
Then you haven't been to my store :) haha

You're store sells 16" true red roses? thats impressive

[nnahler]

I am not saying its a common every day item we have, but that is how I got mine for my tank (now 4)....its hard to get that type of thing through a distributor however..mainly through our network of reefers do those things come !!

[nnahler]

and your post said 7"-8"....that is more common..but the big boys do come around here and there....you just gotta keep the employees from snatchin them up!

[zaraemna]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14523926#post14523926 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Stephany
That rose is beautiful, are there white patches of coloration in it?

Yep, mine have a few white specs in the tentacles and white markings around the base of the tentacles. There are the normal white lines around the mouth too. Here is a picture of two clones of the other one that are right next to each other.

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/zaraemna/RBTA3-15.jpg

[nnahler]

zaraemna..what is your secret to keeping the bubbles:) lol hahahaha....If someone ever figures that out they could be a millionaire!

[zaraemna]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14615846#post14615846 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nnahler
zaraemna..what is your secret to keeping the bubbles:) lol hahahaha....If someone ever figures that out they could be a millionaire!


I'll tell you for a million dollars:eek2: :D

[lobsterotomy]

I think OrionN nailed it on the head when he said that if it's healthy, and it looks like it's worth $150 to you, then go for it.

I feel left out, so I'll post a pic of my "non-true" RBTA. It's one of the "cheap" ones with a green tint to the base of the tentacles, but I like it :D And that's all that counts.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/ashikatani/Reef%20tank/rbta.jpg

Actinics only:
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/ashikatani/Reef%20tank/rbta10-3-09.jpg

[CaliReefer12]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14615489#post14615489 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nnahler
I am not saying its a common every day item we have, but that is how I got mine for my tank (now 4)....its hard to get that type of thing through a distributor however..mainly through our network of reefers do those things come !!

wow, sounds like a great store! haha. Most of the stores near me sell 3" rbta's for about $90. However I picked up my gargantuan beauty from a local reefer club member

[MvM]

Here's mine I just cut into 3:
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n135/mvanmol/IMG_4361.jpg

[nnahler]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14617718#post14617718 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CaliReefer12
wow, sounds like a great store!

If you are ever in Indiana..come visit!

[mouserusker]

Nice RBTA's.

And a big +1 for liveaquaria.com (and drsfostersmith.com, for that matter). Great selection, WYSIWYG, and incredible customer service. My LFS is an hour away, so shipping costs are essentially neutralized by not having to put $40 in fuel in my vehicle to drive to the not-so-LFS.

[mouserusker]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14616149#post14616149 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lobsterotomy


Actinics only:
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/ashikatani/Reef%20tank/rbta10-3-09.jpg

IMO, sometimes "red" BTA's look brown, and I tend to favor "plain" green BTA's. I love how they flouresce under the actinics.

lobsterotomy, I really like how the base of the tentacles and mouth area of your RBTA seems to glow and backlight the bubble tentacle tips.

[Lmecher]

I purchased one from LiveAquaria.com, (divers den) very nice, great color and healthy. Would not hesitate to order again. Photos of actual anemones for sale. Their stock changes daily. I am in love with the roses w/white speckles. I'd buy one but I have way too many right now. A little pricey but excellent livestock and unsurpassed customer service, can't say enough about how accomidating they are, I rate them superb along with Pacific East Aquaculture, some mighty fine folks at both of these stores.

[dattong]

Edited: requote(I quoted the wrong lines)

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14615810#post14615810 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by zaraemna
Yep, mine have a few white specs in the tentacles and white markings around the base of the tentacles. There are the normal white lines around the mouth too. Here is a picture of two clones of the other one that are right next to each other.

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/zaraemna/RBTA3-15.jpg

lol, yours looks just like mine. It has some white specks. Never seen the bubble tips go away for the past 2 yrs. and I never fed it either