Carpet Anemone (Stichodactyla haddoni)
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Carpet Anemone
Stichodactyla haddoni
379 Litres (100 US G.)
30.5-91.4cm (12-36 ")
8.1 - 8.4
23 -25 °C (73.4-77°F)
8-18 °d
12-25 years
Contents
Alternative names
- Carpet Anemone, Saddle Anemone, Haddon's Anemone
Tank compatibility
- This creature will sting near by corals, and will consume anything that swims in its grasp. One of the few Anemones that are capable of stinging a human, not a common occurrence but possible none the less. Clownfish have a symbiotic relationship with this creature.
Diet
- This invert is photosynthetic and contains zooxanthellae, it will also filter feed, and accept prepared foods that are placed in its tentacles.
Environment Specifics
- Most carpets like bright light of at least 300 to 400 PAR and will thrive under more.
Identification
- This anemone has a short stock for a base, has a wide spreading mushroom like shape with many very small tentacles and a vent in the centre that also acts as its mouth.
Flow
- Carpets do not like strong flow and really dis-like strong direct flow.
Clownfish Hosts
- The following Clownfish are known to host this anemone:
- While other species of Clowns may host in them these are the most likely choices.