Carpet Sea Anemone For Sale

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.

Carpet sea anemone for sale.

This is nota gigantea. Tidal gardens carries bubble tip anemones carpet anemones and rock flower anemones. Use caution when introducing anemones into a reef aquarium however as some species are quite mobile and may sting and damage live corals. Red sea max series red sea reef care reef revolution.

Anemones are a whimsical sea creature with a stunning display of color and entertainment. This colorful anemone is also referred to as haddon s anemone or saddle carpet. This movement around the reef tank can be an issue if an anemone decides to trample a prized coral or make its way to an unprotected pump. Associated with clownfish some anemones offer a symbiotic relationship which benefits both animals.

The stichodactyla genus is a member of the stichodactylidae family and this genus contains 6 species. On sale from 49 95 sale view. Call 1 877 367 4377 to order. Ultra purple crispa anemone.

Free shipping over 149. Most anemones are sessile with a specialized foot used to anchor them in soft substrates or attach themselves to rocks and corals. 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. Saltwater aquarium anemones have become very popular inhabitants for both the reef tank and the saltwater aquarium.

There are some easier saltwater aquarium anemone s that are perfect for the novice reef aquarium keeper. Certain species are very hardy and with careful selection all levels of marine aquarists can enjoy keeping sea anemones. While not necessary in captivity pairing a host anemone with a clownfish is one of the most striking displays in the hobby. The giant carpet anemone stichodactyla gigantea was described by forsskål in 1775.

Green bubble tip anemone small regular price 35 view. 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. Unlike most corals in the reef aquarium hobby anemones are capable of moving around the tank. Anemones provide protection to clownfish and the clownfish return the favor by bringing them food and keeping them clean by eating any debris or left over.