The stichodactyla genus is a member of the stichodactylidae family and this genus contains 6 species.
Giant carpet sea anemone for sale.
This is nota gigantea.
Although not necessary the saltwater species that will live in symbiosis include amphiprion clarkii a.
This species may sting nearby corals and other invertebrates.
Carpet anemone green stichodactyla haddoni giant anemone giant carpet anemone.
Condylactis anemone condylactis gigantea condy anemone atlantic anemone haitian anemone.
The bubble tip anemone entacmaea quadricolor has the reputation of being one of the easier sea anemones to keep and comes in a few different colors or varieties.
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.
The gigantic sea anemone stichodactyla gigantea loves warmer water 84 86f and will move often if not feed.
Ritteri anemone heteractis magnifica sea anemone bulb tip anemome maroon anemone yellow tipped long tentacle anemone.
While not necessary in captivity pairing a host anemone with a clownfish is one of the most striking displays in the hobby.
Red carpet anemone stichodactyla gigantea is also known as the giant anemone giant carpet anemone or giant red carpet anemone it s the rarest of its species and have a higher price tag than other giant saddle anemones.
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Giant anemone giant carpet anemone description.
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.
Giant carpet anemones are one of the largest of the anemones available in the industry.
I believe clownfish are the key to keeping this anemone because they seem to clean it daily.
This anemone will host most clownfish and should be placed in a large well lit aquarium that is well established and has stable water quality.
Intense lighting is a must 250w hqi 20 000k ab metal halide is what i use now and weekly water changes.
Some other names they are known for are gigantic sea anemone carpet anemone and giant 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.
Red carpet anemone or giant anemone are one of the largest of the anemones available in the aquarium industry.
This colorful anemone is also referred to as haddon s anemone or saddle carpet.
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