Once thought to be the purview of only the experienced aquarist today s aquarium technology makes it possible for a novice with an established tank at least four to six months old to successfully keep an anemone.
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This is nota gigantea.
The blue carpet anemone nbsp stichodactyla gigantea also known as haddon s anemone is best kept on a soft substrate bottom.
Anemones are a whimsical sea creature with a stunning display of color and entertainment.
At rest the enlarged tip at the end of the tentacles is a rose to red or green color.
This is one of the larger anemone species so.
Found outside of the reef it resides in soft muddy or sandy substrate and can attain a size of up to 3 feet in diameter.
Ultra rock flower anemone.
Saddle carpet anemones have short blunt tentacles with a very potent sting and can be distinguished from their close relatives stichodactyla gigantea and stichodactyla mertensii by the lack of any coloration spots or markings on the underside of the anemone and down its column.
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Some anemones establish symbiotic relationships the most popular being with clownfish which are protected by a mucus layer that makes them immune to the anemone s sting.
They are capable of stinging and semi aggressive so should be kept away from other anemones and corals.
Although the blue spectrum is useful to pull out the beautiful colors it is useless from a photosynthetic perspective.
Associated with clownfish some anemones offer a symbiotic relationship which benefits both animals.
Most anemones are sessile with a specialized foot used to anchor them in soft substrates or attach themselves to rocks and corals.
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Ultra rock flower anemone.
Sparkling acid wash bubble tip anemone.
While not necessary in captivity pairing a host anemone with a clownfish is one of the most striking displays in the hobby.
Use caution when introducing anemones into a reef aquarium however as some species are quite mobile and may sting and damage live corals.
Water parameters and temperature should remain rock steady at all times in order for long term success to be had.
The haddon s carpet anemone lives singly in the shallow waters of the indo pacific and red sea.
This colorful anemone is also referred to as haddon s anemone or saddle carpet.
The hybrid bubble tip anemone is a less common form of the bubble tip anemone which is often referred to as the four colored bulb tentacle bulb tip or bulb anemone.
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Like many anemones the blue carpet makes an excellent host for most types of clownfish forming a symbiotic relationship.