How can I tell if an anemone has been dyed

[waynestuck]

HI,

I have a question concerning anemones. I have head that people are selling dyed anemones. I would like to know how I can tell if one is naturally colored or has been dyed. I am looking at one frrom an online vendor who is selling a "Neon Rose with Green Base Bubble Tip Amemone". Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks,
wayne

 

[JellyMan]

Im sorry Ive not heard anything about that.

 

[yote]

I wouldnt think an anemone would survive the stress of being dyed.

 

[Bifferwine]

I haven't heard about that either. I have however, heard BTAs described like you did above, so I don't think I'd worry too much about it being dyed.

 

[waynestuck]

Thanks again all,

I've been doing some research and everything I've read seems to indicate that if the animal has been dyed, it would be all the same color. The one I'm looking at has a green base with rose tentacles. Hopefully it will be o.k.

Have a great day,
Wayne

 

[AndyB4784]

The Tragedy of Artificially Colored Live Corals by Anthony Calfo - Reefkeeping.com the recognition of a dyed anemone will be similar to that of a coral. here is a good read.

 

[jhnrb]

Good post andy. I have nothing to add. the article is well done.

 

[Doc]

I accidentally heated my tank when I turned off my A/C when I went on vacation 2 years ago. My BTA got bleached from a rose into an electric blue/green. It was a total accident. It is returning to color now and looks a lot like what you are describing. Who knows what it will end up looking like, if it will return to the rose color or stay morphed. It has split twice since then and is in great health (all of them). It could be a bleached BTA. Not sure. Good luck.

-Dr Marco:sfish:

 

[reeffreak]

Wow I didn't know they did this.I don't think I would willingly purchase any coral or anemone that has this.
Thanks Andy for the link.