Anemone Identification

So, I know someone who is looking to part with this anemone. Restarting his tank, etc. Hard to pass up a free anemone if it works in the tank. However, I don't know exactly what type of anemone this is. Can anyone help me ID it? If so, would it be recommended in a reef style tank?
I was thinking it might be a leather anemone.

Thanks!
Pete

 

its a pest anemone called aptasia i think

 

I did not realize that aphasia gets so big. I heard it was about 8 in across when it is open. Definitely don't want a pest anemone though. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif
Especially one that big!

 

Never heard of aphasia getting very large. This is probably a desirable anemone if you have the space in your tank and the proper lighting to keep it alive.

 

I ve seen some pretty large before

 

I did not know if maybe it was a tan sebae anemone (heteractis crispa) or just a pest like you said.

 

Its not aptasia.
I would guess a species of Condy, atlantic

 

Is that good or bad?

 

It's pretty good. Clowns usually won't host a condylactis anemone though.

 

+1  Aiptasia have longer tentacles as they get really large and they have more of a glassy skin.  Also, if the aiptasia was that large, I would think that tank would be completely overrun with aiptasia.  I agree on the condylactis anemone...but with no color, it looks like it's bleached.  Make sure that it has sufficient light and it might get some color back in the tips.  They can have really vibrant pink or purple colored tips.
And no, it's not a pest anemone.  It's one that you can keep in your tank without having to worry about mass reproduction.
--AJ

 

Will I have to worry about it attacking corals, inverts, and fish?

 

I also agree with aj and Craig. its a Condi

 

Cool. So if a condition, is it hard to take care of and will it be safe in a 55 gallon reef tank?

 

They like high light and medium flow. they move around a lot and will sting corals. so its not a good idea to keep them with SPS corals unless you want to take a chance of the them getting stung to death

 

Just don't let it get sucked into a pump.... I know that from experience...

 

lol. Note to self, guard the pump. haha. Still not certain if I should get it or not. Trying to decide if it fits in my tank or not.