Help identify this anemone.

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  1. SH4GGY

    SH4GGY Plankton

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    I'm trying to identify these anemones I have had for the last year or so. They were sold to me as rock flower anemones but they are definitely not the same as any of the rest of the crucifers I have. They move around the tank quite a bit up into the rocks and down onto the sand bed. They have a longer column beneath the tentacles and oral disc. The oral disc is about 2 inches across. Any help would be appreciated.
     

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    SH4GGY Plankton

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    Thanks. It is an anemone. Please re-read my post.
     
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    Thanks. It does look similar. I've handled these on several occasions over the last year and while they are very sticky I have never had any reaction to the nematocysts. They do seem to prefer rock to the sand bed. I appreciate the help and will keep looking.