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Stichodactyla haddoni
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(Redirected from Carpet Anemone)
| Carpet Anemone | |
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| Carpet Anemone | |
| Species | Stichodactyla haddoni |
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| Difficulty | Moderate/Difficult |
| Required Lighting | High |
| Temp. | 72-75F |
| Placement | High, It puts it's self where it wants to be. |
| Coloration | Green, Blue, Red |
| pH | 8.2-8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1,023-1,025 |
| Water Hardness | 8-12dH |
| Temperament | Aggressive |
| Water Flow | Low/Medium |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Carpet Anemone, Saddle Anemone, Haddon's Anemone
[edit] 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 orrurance but possible none the less. Clownfish have a symbiotic relationship with this creature.
[edit] Diet
- This invert is photosynthetic and contains zooxanthellae, it will also filter feed, and accept prepared foods that are placed in its tentacles.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Most carpets like bright light of at least 300 to 400 PAR and will thrive under more.
[edit] 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. It has a sticky base used to attach itself to rock.
[edit] Flow
- Carpets do not like strong flow and really dis-like strong direct flow.
[edit] 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.
