Rose bubble tip anemone (RBTA)
A variant of Bubble tip anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor)
Representative Bubble tip anemonephoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.
The classic deep red-to-magenta bubble tip with vivid scarlet bulbous tentacles over a darker purple-red column. The most iconic and recognizable colored BTA in the hobby.
📜 Backstory
Sold by virtually every saltwater vendor, including Corals.com, Vivid Aquariums, ReefNation and Reef Systems Coral Farm. Originally wild-collected from Indo-Pacific reefs (Indonesia, Tonga, Fiji); the deep-red 'rose' coloration is a natural pigment morph that splits readily in captivity, so most traded RBTAs today are aquacultured descendants of wild parents. Lineage of any individual line is generally not tracked (origin debated).
Keeper tips for this variant
Place on rock near the base where it can anchor its foot into a crevice; give it moderate-to-strong flow and moderate-to-high light (PAR ~150-250). Cover pump and powerhead intakes with guards so the anemone cannot wander into them, and keep it in a mature, stable tank.