Magnificent Anemone (Heteractis magnifica)
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Magnificent Anemone
Magnificent Anemone with Amphiprion nigripes
Heteractis magnifica
189 Litres (50 US G.)
25.4-76.2cm (10-30 ")
8.1 - 8.4
23 -25 °C (73.4-77°F)
8-18 °d
12-25 years
Contents
Alternative names
- Magnificent Anemone, Ritteri Anemone
Synonyms
- Radianthus ritteri
Tank compatibility
- This creature will sting nearby corals, and will consume anything that swims in its grasp. Clownfish have a symbiotic relationship with this creature.
Diet
- Frozen foods, small pieces of fish, crustaceans, zooplankton, phytoplankton, and mussels.
Environment Specifics
- Requires a very large set up due to this anemone's potential huge size. The tank should be well lit and have good water flow.
Identification
- This is a large anemone, grows up to 3 feet in wild, but rarely more than 1 foot in captivity. It has long non-tapering tentacles, although the ends may appear swollen at times. It is able to almost completely retract into the base.
Flow
- This anemone prefers strong, intermittent, water flow.
Clownfish Hosts
- The following Clownfish are known to host this anemone:
