Their tentacles are very short and so numerous on the surface of the oral disc it gives the anemone a plush carpet appearance hence the name carpet anemone.
Green carpet anemone care.
This is one of the easiest anemones to keep.
The saddle anemone stichodactyla haddoni or carpet anemone is one of the most colorful of the clown hosting anemones.
Carpet anemones are very challenging to maintain in the home aquarium and few hobbyists are able to attain long term success.
This anemone is easier to keep than some other type of anemones as long as its needs are met.
Entacmaea quadricolor common names.
The green carpet anemone makes an excellent host for many types of clownfish including amphiprion ocellaris a.
The issues of high mortality rate and difficulty in caring for carpet anemones make many aquarists shy away from keeping carpet anemones in their.
May kill some corals.
Percula or dascyllus trimaculatus.
These anemones can attain a size of up to 2 1 2 feet in diameter.
Rose or green anemone rose or green bubble tip anemone bta when rose rose or green bubble anemone rose or green bubble tip rose or green bulb anemone minimum tank size.
Colors include bright green red lime green blue white and can even be striped.
After caring for my own carpet anemones for the last few years i d like to offer my insight.
Rock shell glass etc.
A healthy specimen should be firmly attached to something in the shop e g.
An attachment to surfaces is a sign of good health.
A magnificent animal it makes a gorgeous centerpiece in a saltwater aquarium.
The carpet anemone lives singularly on or about reefs or soft sand bottoms in the indo pacific and the red sea.
It will require a large aquarium however as these anemones can get big.
They have short tentacles and a potent sting harmful to humans along with brightly colored base and tentacles.
When it comes to carpet anemones.
Stichodactyla spp anemones otherwise known as carpet anemones are fascinating creatures and are highly sought after by hobbyists but have very specific care requirements.