Giant carpet anemone
Stichodactyla gigantea
Familie : Stichodactylidae
The giant carpet anemone is a large anemone that can reach 1 meter in diameter. It is highly sought after for reef aquariums but requires a large volume.
Beschreibung
Stichodactyla gigantea is an anemone of the family Stichodactylidae. It has a large, flat oral disc covered with many short, sticky tentacles. Its color varies from brown to green. It lives in sandy areas and can host clownfish. It is very stinging.
Lebensraum
Region :
Coral reefs, shallow sandy areas
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Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Requires a very large aquarium (minimum 300 liters) with intense lighting and moderate flow. Salinity 1.023-1.025, temperature 24-28°C. Diet: large pieces of fish, shrimp, squid. Very demanding on parameter stability. Avoid contact with other corals.