Carpet Sea Anemone For Sale

Anemones are a whimsical sea creature with a stunning display of color and entertainment.

Carpet sea anemone for sale.

Some other names they are known for are gigantic sea anemone carpet anemone and giant anemone. This colorful anemone is also referred to as haddon s anemone or saddle carpet. The giant carpet anemone stichodactyla gigantea was described by forsskål in 1775. 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.

Ultra purple crispa anemone. Green bubble tip anemone small regular price 35 view. 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. The stichodactyla genus is a member of the stichodactylidae family and this genus contains 6 species.

Unlike most corals in the reef aquarium hobby anemones are capable of moving around the tank. This is nota gigantea. Red sea max series red sea reef care reef revolution. 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.

Associated with clownfish some anemones offer a symbiotic relationship which benefits both animals. 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.

There are some easier saltwater aquarium anemone s that are perfect for the novice reef aquarium keeper. While not necessary in captivity pairing a host anemone with a clownfish is one of the most striking displays in the hobby. 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. Pete s aquariums fish is your 1 source for online and in store sales of anemones including giant red carpet anemone the magnificent sea anemone corn anemones and more.

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. On sale from 49 95 sale view. Call 1 877 367 4377 to order.