Sebae Anemone
(Heteractis crispa)

Description

Sebae Anemone: Your Vibrant Host for a Thriving Reef!

Bring dynamic beauty to your mature saltwater aquarium with the captivating Sebae Anemone (*Heteractis crispa*). Known for its graceful movement and potential to host clownfish, it’s a stunning centerpiece.

Overview

The Sebae Anemone, or *Heteractis crispa*, boasts a beautiful columnar body and long, often crinkled tentacles that sway elegantly in the current. While naturally tan or brown, healthy specimens may exhibit vibrant blue or purple tips. These anemones form a vital symbiotic relationship with zooxanthellae algae, which provide much of their nutrition, but they are also active predators. They can grow impressively large, demanding significant space in your reef aquarium.

Care Level

Considered difficult, the Sebae Anemone is best suited for experienced aquarists with a well-established, stable reef system. They possess a potent sting, capable of harming other corals or invertebrates, and will relocate if conditions aren’t ideal. While popular for hosting clownfish, this is not always guaranteed.

Tank Essentials

A minimum of 190 litres is recommended, though larger tanks (225L+) are ideal given their potential size up to 50 cm. Provide a deep sand bed (10-20 cm) for their foot, ideally at the sand-rock interface. Stable water parameters are crucial: pH 8.0-8.4, temperature 23-28°C, and specific gravity 1.023-1.025.

Diet

While photosynthetic, Sebae Anemones thrive with supplemental feeding. Offer meaty foods like mysis shrimp, chopped fish, squid, or clams a few times per week, or even daily for larger specimens. Ensure the food is appropriately sized and placed directly onto their tentacles.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Sebae Anemone online from us, you receive a healthy, responsibly sourced specimen acclimated for transport. We prioritize ethical sourcing and humane shipping to ensure your new anemone arrives in the best possible condition, ready to flourish in your healthy reef aquarium.

• Scientific Name: Heteractis crispa
• Common Name / Variant: Sebae Anemone
• Maximum Size: 50 cm
• Origin: Indo-Pacific
• pH Range: 8.0–8.4
• Temperature: 23–28°C
• Lifespan: 12–25 years
• Swimming Zone: Bottom | Mid

Add this captivating Sebae Anemone to your reef aquarium today and witness its majestic presence!