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Anemones
Anemones are
invertebrates,
as are 95%
of the earth's creatures. Anemones attached to rocks or the sea
floor. Anemones in the aquarium though, will often move around
until they find a place that they like and then stay put. Most
anemones survive in a symbiotic relation with with a marine algae
called zooxanthellae. The zooxanthellae are photosynthetic organisms
whose waste products are used by the anemone for food. Since
the zooxanthellae require light to carry on photosynthesis, anemones
in turn require bright light to thrive in the aquarium.
General
Anemone Keeping Tips- Anemones all need lots of light to do well. They
obtain most their nutrition from a symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae)
that lives inside their tissues.Anemones prefer water free of
organic wastes, which in most cases means you need to have an
efficient protein skimmer. Maintaining the levels of trace elements
in the water by performing regular water changes or the addition
of commercially available supplements also seems to be important.
Iron supplements also benefit the zooxanthellae in the anemones.
Moderate current, in addition to clean water, helps exchange
needed elements and rid the anemone of waste products. Some of
the more delicate anemones seem to prefer higher temperatures
in the range of 78-80 F and pH in a consistent range of 8.2-8.4.
Feeding
your anemone- Feeding
can range from 3 times a week to once every 2 weeks. Some aquarists
have had success not directly feeding their anemones at all,
although we suspect their anemones are capturing food that is
meant for the fish. Food usually consists of a piece of raw shrimp
about the size of the anemone's mouth. Lance fish, silversides,
clams, scallops and other frozen marine organisms can also be
used, but I find them more messy. A large bag of peeled and deveined
shrimp can be obtained from one of the local discount supermarkets
and may last many, many months. Liquid foods and Target foods
may actually be harmful to your anemones directly (several aquarists
stated that their anemones started to die as soon as they began
to use liquid target foods) and indirectly though degradation
of your water quality. The jury is still out on vitamins. Our
suggestion would be to use them sparingly, or not at all.
NOTE on
Anemone size:
Anemones vary in size from day to day, this is normal. We have
seen anemones look huge for a while, (trying to capture as much
light as possible), and become half the size other times as they
open and close. We make every effort to measure our anemones
and give an accurate representation of size. If your new anemone
arrives and looks small, please be patient and allow a few weeks
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Rose Anemone
Entacmaea quadricolor
sp.
Highly in demand
and often hard to find, the Bright Red Rose anemone is a color variation of the Entacmaea
quadricolor, bubble anemone. A hardy reef animal if set with
proper lighting and water quality. Bubble Anemones prefer to
find their own place to settle and may move about your aquarium
until a suitable location is found. For best care, the Rose Anemone
requires strong lighting in aquariums of at least 30 gallons.
It should be kept with a Clownfish for best care.
Most typically remain compact in size when kept under bright
lighting (at least 3 watts per gallon). If the lighting is not
sufficient, the Rose Anemone will expand its body to make the
most of the available light. Its diet should include chopped
fish, shrimp, or worms if a clownfish is not present. They are
accepted by Clarki clowns, Tomato's, maroon's ,percula's, and
ocellaris.
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Flourescent
Green
Bubble Anemone's
Entacmaea quadricolor
These Flourescent Green Bubble Anemones
are from Singapore and are typically a Flourescent green in color.
Found in oceans around the world. The Bubble Anemone attaches
its pedal disc amongst rubble or on solid, living reefs. In the
home aquarium, the Bubble Anemone requires similar habitat and
positioned amongst deeply creviced live rock or branchy corals
placed in sandy substrate.Bubble Anemones prefer to find their
own place to settle and may move about your aquarium until a
suitable location is found. For best care, the Bulb Anemone requires
strong lighting in aquariums of at least 30 gallons.
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Super Colored
Long Tentacle Anemone
Macrodactyla doreensis
As the name implies, Long Tentacle
Anemones have very long (up to 5-6 in.), smooth, thick tentacles
sometimes with longitudinal stripes extending into the oral disk.
The tentacles originate from a round flat oral disk, distinguishing
it from the condylactis anemone. The foot of the base is almost
always bright red or orange. They are hardy if kept under moderately
good lighting, power compacts or better. Accepted by Clarki,
Maroon, Sebae, Tomato, and Skunk clowns.
Approximate
Purchase Size: Small: 1"
to 2"; Medium: 2" to 3"; Large: 3" to 6"
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Purple
Long Tentacle Anemone
Macrodactyla doreensis
The Purple Long Tentacle is a color
variation of the Macrodactyla doreensis, long tentacle anemone. The foot of the
base is almost always bright red or orange.They are hardy if
kept under moderately good lighting, power compacts or better.
Accepted by Clarki, Maroon, Sebae, Tomato, and Skunk clowns.
Approx Ship
Size :Medium 3-4 inches, Large 5-6 inches, Extra Large 7-8 inches
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Purple
Tipped
Sebae Anemone
Heteractis crispa
The Sebae Anemone
will host a wide variety of clown fish including Maroon, Gold
Band Maroon, and Clarkii to name just a few. The Sebae's tentacles usually have magenta colored
tips although yellowish-green tips are also found. The oral disk
may also have a green sheen under actinic light. They are accepted
by virtually all clownfish whether they occur together in nature
or not.
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At $24.99
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Yellow
Sebae Anemone
 
Deep yellow
with brilliant purple tips.
The Sebae Anemone
will host a wide variety of clown fish including Maroon, Gold
Band Maroon, and Clarkii to name just a few. The Sebae's tentacles usually have magenta colored
tips although yellowish-green tips are also found. The oral disk
may also have a green sheen under actinic light. They are accepted
by virtually all clownfish whether they occur together in nature
or not. Acclimation to aquarium life is more difficult for this
species than those above and its care should only be attempted
by experienced aquarists. It requires strong lighting, live rock.
The addition of a Clownfish will immediately help with its acclimatization
and improve its chances of survival.
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Purple Tube
Anemone
Cerianthus
The Tube Anemone
is best kept in a reef with a soft, deep substrate. It creates
its tube from the nematocysts that it has discharged. Their coloration
is highly variable and the most popular colors are bright orange,
bright purple and bright green. The ideal aquarium for the Tube
Anemone is one with a deep sand bed, plenty of live rock and
a refugium for a natural food source. They are non-photosynthetic
and do not require intense lighting. In fact, they are nocturnal
in nature and will take time to begin to open during the illuminated
hours. Because they are not photosynthetic, they need to be fed
regularly when it is fully expanded. Feed small frozen foods
such as brine or mysis shrimp, chopped pieces of fish and zooplankton.
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Orange
Tube Anemone
Cerianthus
The Tube Anemone
is best kept in a reef with a soft, deep substrate. It creates
its tube from the nematocysts that it has discharged. Their coloration
is highly variable and the most popular colors are bright orange,
bright purple and bright green. The ideal aquarium for the Tube
Anemone is one with a deep sand bed, plenty of live rock and
a refugium for a natural food source. They are non-photosynthetic
and do not require intense lighting. In fact, they are nocturnal
in nature and will take time to begin to open during the illuminated
hours. Because they are not photosynthetic, they need to be fed
regularly when it is fully expanded. Feed small frozen foods
such as brine or mysis shrimp, chopped pieces of fish and zooplankton.
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Green Tipped
Long Tentacle Anemone
Condylactis gigantea,
green tipped
No two are exactly
alike, but the coloration of each is unique! Feed pieces of squid,
shrimp, and other meaty foods. Just touch the piece of food against
the anemone. Its sticky tentacles will grab onto the food.
Approximate
purchase size: 2" to
3"
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Rock
Flower
Anemone
Rock Flower Anemones
prefer to bury their foot in the sand, there are Many beautiful
colors! . Feed pieces of squid,
shrimp, and other meaty foods. Just touch the piece of food against
the anemone.
Approximate
purchase size: 2" to
3"
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9.99 each
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Colored Condylactus
Anemone
Condylactis gigantea
One of the easiest anemones to care
for, the Condylactus Anemone can be a good choice for a beginner.These
anemones are quite popular, due to their relative hardiness and
generally low cost. They have interesting colors with contrasting
tips. The base color is usually orange or white and the tentacles
can have magenta, purple, pink, or yellow tips.Not to often hosts
for Clown Fish, in a home aquarium, Condylactus Anemones may
move about the aquarium. This can be unfortunate, if other corals
or anemones are present, as they could be harmed by its stinging
tentacles. Condylactus should be fed once in a while a small
chunk of fish, shrimp, squid, etc. An ideal set up for a Condylactus
would include moderate to strong lighting and a moderate current.Good
substrates include live rock or sand, into which the Condy can
burrow to anchor it's foot.
Approximate
purchase size: 2" to
3"
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Curly-Que
Anemone
Bartholomea annulata
The Curly-Que or Glass Anemone has
very interesting appearances and can make interesting captives.
They are generally not considered to be reef safe, because they
may sting fish and other invertebrates. The Curly Que Anemone
may be a translucent shade of brown, blue, or gray. Its long,
thin tentacles are curled at the tips, hence, its name. They
are often striped with a number of swollen white bands located
inside the tentacles. At full length, most Curly Que Anemones
are 4 to 7 inches in diameter including tentacles.Relatively
Easy to care for,
Curly Que Anemones can be kept under moderate lighting. A moderate
water current should be established in the tank. To feed, offer
a small chunk of shrimp, fish, squid once per week.
Approximate
purchase size: 2" to
3"
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Carpet Anemone,
Assorted
Stichodactyla
sp.
Carpet anemones have short pointed
tentacles that seem to constantly move. The tentacles are usually
not very densely packed except near the edges of the disk. Specimens
with blue, bright green, yellow, or white tipped tentacles can
be found and at some times of the year, but light brown is still
the most common color. Carpet anemone's have strong lighting
needs. Make sure the tank has Powercompacts, VHO's or Halides
for success. They also require good water quality and moderate
water flow. They are accepted by virtually all clownfish whether
they occur together in nature or not.
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Aquarist Species |
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White Carpet
Anemone
Stichodactyla
sp.
Carpet anemones have short pointed
tentacles that seem to constantly move. The tentacles are usually
not very densely packed except near the edges of the disk. Specimens
with blue, bright green, yellow, or white tipped tentacles can
be found and at some times of the year, but light brown is still
the most common color. Carpet anemone's have strong lighting
needs. Make sure the tank has Powercompacts, VHO's or Halides
for success. They also require good water quality and moderate
water flow. They are accepted by virtually all clownfish whether
they occur together in nature or not.
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Aquarist Species |
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Bright Yellow
Carpet Anemone
Stichodactyla
sp.
This is the natural color of this
beautiful carpet anemone. They have short pointed tentacles that
seem to constantly move. The tentacles are usually not very densely
packed except near the edges of the disk. Specimens with blue,
bright green, yellow, or white tipped tentacles can be found
and at some times of the year, but light brown is still the most
common color. Carpet anemone's have strong lighting needs. Make
sure the tank has Powercompacts, VHO's or Halides for success.
They also require good water quality and moderate water flow.
They are accepted by virtually all clownfish whether they occur
together in nature or not.
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Aquarist Species |
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Blue Carpet
Anemone
Stichodactyla
sp.
These are not died colors. This
photo has not been touched up. This is the natural color of this
beautiful rare carpet anenome out of Bali. Carpet anemones have
short pointed tentacles that seem to constantly move. The tentacles
are usually not very densely packed except near the edges of
the disk. Carpet anemone's have strong lighting needs. Make sure
the tank has Powercompacts, VHO's or Halides for success. They
also require good water quality and moderate water flow. They
are accepted by virtually all clownfish whether they occur together
in nature or not.
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Aquarist Species |
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Electric Green
Carpet Anemone
Stichodactyla
sp.
This is the natural color of this
beautiful carpet anemone. They have short pointed tentacles that
seem to constantly move. The tentacles are usually not very densely
packed except near the edges of the disk. Specimens with blue,
bright green, yellow, or white tipped tentacles can be found
and at some times of the year, but light brown is still the most
common color. Carpet anemone's have strong lighting needs. Make
sure the tank has Powercompacts, VHO's or Halides for success.
They also require good water quality and moderate water flow.
They are accepted by virtually all clownfish whether they occur
together in nature or not.
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Aquarist Species |
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Red Metallic
Short Tentacle
Haddoni Carpet Anemone
Description:This is the natural color of this beautiful
carpet anemone. The Red Carpet Anemone is one of the rarest anemones
available and they are snapped up when they become available.
They have short pointed tentacles that seem to constantly move.
Carpet anemone's have strong lighting needs. They also require
good water quality and moderate water flow. They are accepted
by virtually all clownfish whether they occur together in nature
or not.
Care Level:
Difficult
Lighting
Requirements: High
Water Flow: Moderate
Aggressiveness: High
Advanced
Aquarist Species: While
we guarantee that the red carpet anemone will arrive alive and
healthy, due to the delicate nature of this species, we are unable
to carry this animal under our 7 day guarantee.
Shipping Note: Due to the large bag size we ship in for best
quality shipping, we cannot provide free shipping on Red Carpet
Anemones.
Purchase
Size: 8" to 12"
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Aquarist Species |
Availability is very limited
on Red Carpets, when they are in stock they go fast!
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Magnifica
Ritteri Anemone
Heteractis magnifica
The Ritteri Anemone has a dark red,
pink, purple, green, pink, or lavendar color. Also referred to
as the Magnificent Anemone, or Heteractis Magnificent Sea Anemone.
It can grow to over three feet in diameter in the wild, although,
it generally does not grow larger than 1½ feet in the
aquarium. Its tentacles have a long, non-tapering shape that
may, on occasion, appear swollen at the tips. They can almost
completely retract into the base.This Anemone requires strong
lighting combined with strong, but intermittent, water movement
within the tank. It generally prefers a high point in the tank
to ensure it obtains all the light it needs, but it may change
locations, seeking the ideal conditions. Its strong sting can
harm corals. The presence of a Clownfish, such as Amphiprion
ocellaris, Amphiprion percula, or Amphiprion perideraion, will
help it acclimate. Besides requiring bright light, their diet
should include Mysis Shrimp, and micro-plankton a few times per
week. It also can be fed very small bits of raw shrimp or silversides..This
species is more difficult to keep and should only be attempted
by experienced aquarists.
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Aquarist Species |
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**Advanced Aquarist
Species: We guarantee that ALL aquariam
species offered will arrive alive and in good condition. However,
because of the increased level of care required for species marked
advance aquarist they have been designated as "Advanced Aquarist Species," and Aquatic Connection cannot success after
arrival. |
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*Due to variations
within each species, your
aquarium specimens may not look identical to the image provided. |
Note of Anemone Sizing: Due to variations in growth of Anemones, it is difficult
to pinpoint exact sizes. These sizes are very approximate and
will not apply in all situations. If you have any questions regarding
size please contact your Aquatic Connection Customer Service
Rep.
SMALL is generally smaller than a tennis ball, MEDIUM is generally
about the size of a hardball, and LARGE is generally larger than
a softball. |
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