Aurora anemone

Entacmaea aurora

Family : Actiniidae

InvertebrateMarineanemone

The aurora anemone is a medium-sized anemone with bright colors ranging from green to purple. It is appreciated for its beauty and ease of care.

Popularity

Soft coral

no calcareous skeleton

Availability

Specialty only

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Indo-Pacific

Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

Entacmaea aurora is a solitary anemone of the family Actiniidae. Its diameter can reach 15 cm. It has short, thick tentacles, often with colored tips. It lives attached to rocks or in sand. It can move slowly. It sometimes hosts clownfish.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, sandy and rocky areas

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

NO₃

≤ 10 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.05 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

3/5

Diet

Carnivore

Min. tank

100 L

Min. group

Adult size

15 cm

Lifespan

5 years

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Propagation

Reproduction asexuée par division ou sexuée; difficile en captivité.

Care notes

Requires a stable reef aquarium with moderate to intense lighting. Salinity 1.023-1.025, temperature 24-28°C. Diet: small pieces of fish, shrimp, brine shrimp. Avoid strong currents. Beware of other anemones as it can be aggressive.

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