Caribbean Anemone
(Condylactis spp.)

Description

Captivating Caribbean Anemone: A Dynamic Addition!

Bring the vibrant allure of Caribbean reefs to your home aquarium with the stunning Condylactis Anemone. Its graceful tentacles add mesmerizing movement and color to any marine display.

Overview

The Caribbean Anemone (*Condylactis gigantea*) is a large, columnar invertebrate renowned for its long, tapering tentacles that sway elegantly in the current. These beautiful tentacles display a variety of hues, from creamy white to vibrant pink, purple, green, or gold tips, often against a paler body. While primarily sessile, attaching its foot to rockwork or substrate, this fascinating anemone can slowly move across your aquascape, seeking its preferred spot.

Care Level

Considered an intermediate-level invertebrate, the Caribbean Anemone thrives in well-established marine aquariums (minimum six months old). It exhibits a semi-aggressive temperament, possessing stinging nematocysts that can harm other sessile invertebrates and corals, requiring careful placement. It typically does not host clownfish and may even prey on smaller tank mates.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 190 litres (50 gallons) is recommended for a single Caribbean Anemone to provide ample space for its potential growth and movement. Maintain stable water parameters: temperature between 20-26°C, pH 8.0-8.4, and specific gravity 1.023-1.025. Strong, direct lighting is crucial for its photosynthetic needs.

Diet

As a carnivorous species, the Caribbean Anemone benefits from regular target feedings. Offer finely chopped meaty foods such as shrimp, mussels, fish, or high-quality marine pellets two to three times per week. This supplementary feeding supports their health and vibrant coloration, complementing the nutrients derived from their symbiotic algae.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Caribbean Anemone online from Corais de Vidro, you’re investing in a healthy, ethically sourced specimen. We prioritize the well-being of our healthy aquarium invertebrates, ensuring responsible acclimation and humane shipping practices so your new anemone arrives in prime condition, ready to thrive in your marine ecosystem.

• Scientific Name: Condylactis gigantea
• Common Name / Variant: Caribbean Anemone
• Maximum Size: 40 cm
• Origin: Western Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea
• pH Range: 8.0–8.4
• Temperature: 20–26°C
• Lifespan: 5–10 years
• Swimming Zone: Bottom

Add this captivating Caribbean Anemone to your marine aquarium today!