Blue Carpet Anemone

This is one of the larger anemone species so.

Blue carpet anemone.

We have had one about 8 9 diameter for about 9 months. Anemones need powerful lighting to support their algal symbiotes. Write a review. There are hundreds of sea anemone species throughout the world s oceans and they run the full spectrum of colors.

The sebae anemone heteractis malu is a less common species of sebae anemone that is known for its brilliant coloration and short plump tentacles. Saddle carpet anemones have short blunt tentacles with a very potent sting. The anemone uh nem uh nee are stinging polyps that spend most of their time attached to rocks or on coral reefs waiting for fish to pass close enough to get caught in their venomous tentacles which fire a harpoon like filament into their victim with a paralyzing neurotoxin. Aka blue carpet anemone large 4 6 inches 579 00 haddon s blue carpet anemone s haddoni ss aka blue carpet anemone show size 7 8 inches 679 00 haddon s blue carpet anemone s haddoni su aka blue carpet anemone supersize 9 inches up 580 00 long tentacle anemone green macrodactyla doreensis l.

They are capable of stinging and semi aggressive so should be kept away from other anemones and corals. This colorful anemone is also referred to as haddon s anemone or saddle carpet. Though attractive stichodactyla gigantea is especially difficult to maintain because of its size and lighting requirements. Sea anemones and coral host symbiotic algae within their cells.

The gigantic carpet anemone occurs in blue red green purple and pink color morphs. He then moved to a cave at the bottom of the tank where he is attached upside down. Sea anemones share a clade with corals and require similar lighting. This algae called zooxanthellae provide the anemone with energy in exchange for carbon and nitrogen.

Like many anemones the blue carpet makes an excellent host for most types of clownfish forming a symbiotic relationship. While clowns rarely host the mini carpet. Water parameters and temperature should remain rock steady at all times in order for long term success to be had. Carpet anemone need a large stable and established marine aquarium.

Healthy specimens will vary in color from tan green and blue to pink and red coloration. Price varies based on options. This is nota gigantea. Just think of those foot long massive carpet anemones but a lot smaller and tend to have a lot prettier colors too.

Blue carpet anemone saddle sku. Overview reviews tell a friend. He was in the middle of the tank and very happy for months eating regularly and getting alone fine with two clown fish. The blue carpet anemone nbsp stichodactyla gigantea also known as haddon s anemone is best kept on a soft substrate bottom.

He is losing his blue color almost bleached.