Blue Carpet Anemone

Carpet Anemones get their names because of their large size, flat bodies and short tentacles. Large specimens can expand to enormous size, requiring very large aquariums.

Once established in the aquarium they are fairly hardy, however they should not be kept by beginner level aquarists. Carpets have a very strong sting and need to be given ample space.

These anemones get most of their nutrition from the aquarium lighting and dissolved nutrients in the water, however occasional feedings are beneficial. Anemones have a high aggressiveness rating because they are mobile and have strong nematocysts (stinging cells) that can kill or damage other corals or animals. This carpet is blue in color.

SPECIFIC GRAVITY RANGE 1.020 - 1.025
TEMPERATURE RANGE 74 - 82
PH RANGE 8.0 - 8.4
COMMON NAME Blue Carpet Anemone
DIET Carnivorous/Photosynthetic
ORIGIN Indo-Pacific
DIFFICULTY Moderate
SCIENTIFIC NAME Stichodactyla haddoni
RESTRICTED Yes
REEF SAFE Yes
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