Carpet Anemone
(Stichodactyla haddoni)

Description

Stichodactyla haddoni: Majestic Carpet Anemone for Your Reef

Add a captivating centerpiece to your marine aquarium with the stunning Carpet Anemone. Its vibrant colors and unique texture create an unforgettable focal point.

Overview

The Haddon’s Carpet Anemone (*Stichodactyla haddoni*) displays a large, flat, carpet-like body adorned with countless short, dense tentacles, giving it a velvety appearance. Colors range widely, from striking greens and blues to earthy browns and yellows, often with distinct oral disc coloration. This magnificent marine invertebrate is renowned for its symbiotic relationship, commonly hosting various clownfish species, which seek shelter within its sticky, potent tentacles.

Care Level

Considered a difficult to expert-level inhabitant, the Carpet Anemone requires a seasoned aquarist. It possesses an aggressive temperament due to its powerful sting, which can harm or consume other fish and corals. Careful tankmate selection is crucial, though it forms natural bonds with compatible clownfish, making them ideal companions.

Tank Essentials

A mature marine aquarium of at least 280-380 litres (75-100 gallons) is recommended, providing ample space for its potential growth up to 90 cm (3 feet) in diameter. Ensure high lighting and moderate water flow. A deep sand bed of 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) is essential, allowing the anemone to bury its foot and settle securely.

Diet

The Carpet Anemone is carnivorous, benefiting from supplemental feedings of meaty foods several times a week. Offer chopped shrimp, fish, or other marine-grade meaty items directly to its oral disc. It also relies on symbiotic zooxanthellae algae for nutrition through photosynthesis, underscoring the need for strong lighting.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Carpet Anemone online from Corais de Vidro, you receive healthy, responsibly sourced marine invertebrates. Our stringent quarantine protocols and expert care ensure each specimen is robust, minimizing stress during transit for a seamless transition to your aquarium. Trust us for vibrant, high-quality additions to your thriving reef. [data unavailable]

• Scientific Name: Stichodactyla haddoni
• Common Name / Variant: Carpet Anemone
• Maximum Size: 90 cm
• Origin: Indo-Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 24–28°C
• Lifespan: 5–10+ years (in captivity)
• Swimming Zone: Bottom

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