Additional Holes near Anemone Mouth

guts11 · 11/28/2017, 12:22 PM

I noticed today that my anemone has several holes it appears to be forming (inside?) its mouth. These holes appear to be not fully formed but more like a closed horseshoe shape.

Any thoughts or ideas as to what is going on would be greatly appreciated!

Note: This was sold as a Sebae anemone, I believe it is a H. Crispa but I may be wrong.

Jamie1210 · 11/28/2017, 02:14 PM

First off, it's actually a bta, an d it's pretty bleached. Next, the holes you mention (assuming we're looking at the same thing) are normal. However, the mouth shouldn't be open like that for you to see it tbegin with. How long have you had it for? If jus t a few days I wouldn't worry, it's likely just acclimating to a new environment and mouth will close soon.

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guts11 · 11/28/2017, 03:17 PM

I have had it for two weeks now. Unfortunately had to leave the tank on a vacation feeder for a week due to Thanksgiving. Color has not changed much since I got it. Has not taken any foods but does spend most of its day out and not hidden. How exactly did you identify it as a BTA? Also any tips on saving it? From what I have seen online it could get more bleached so I do believe that I can bring it back with enough attention and care.

The mouth closed shortly after I took this photo but what I am focusing on is the smaller holes inside the mouth area.

FNGsaltwater · 12/02/2017, 03:17 PM

Those are siphonoglyphs. Normal anatomy. Just that they should be inside, tucked.

11/28/2017, 02:14 PM	#2
Jamie1210 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 1,733	First off, it's actually a bta, an d it's pretty bleached. Next, the holes you mention (assuming we're looking at the same thing) are normal. However, the mouth shouldn't be open like that for you to see it tbegin with. How long have you had it for? If jus t a few days I wouldn't worry, it's likely just acclimating to a new environment and mouth will close soon. Sent from my SM-G386T using Tapatalk

11/28/2017, 03:17 PM	#3
guts11 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 3	I have had it for two weeks now. Unfortunately had to leave the tank on a vacation feeder for a week due to Thanksgiving. Color has not changed much since I got it. Has not taken any foods but does spend most of its day out and not hidden. How exactly did you identify it as a BTA? Also any tips on saving it? From what I have seen online it could get more bleached so I do believe that I can bring it back with enough attention and care. The mouth closed shortly after I took this photo but what I am focusing on is the smaller holes inside the mouth area.

12/02/2017, 03:17 PM	#4
FNGsaltwater Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 116	Those are siphonoglyphs. Normal anatomy. Just that they should be inside, tucked.