Bubble-tip anemone

Entacmaea quadricolor

Family : Actiniidae

InvertebrateMarineanemone

The bubble-tip anemone is a popular sea anemone for its symbiosis with clownfish and its bubble-shaped tentacles.

Bubble-tip anemone — photo 1 sur 3 — Andrepiazza · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.01 / 3

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 quadricolor, the bubble-tip anemone, is a sea anemone species of the family Actiniidae. Its tentacles have bubble-like tips, hence its name. It can reach 30 cm in diameter. It often hosts clownfish (Amphiprion) and requires intense lighting and good water quality. It can divide in captivity.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, shallow areas

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

NO₃

≤ 10 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.05 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

4/5

Diet

Carnivore

Min. tank

100 L

Min. group

Adult size

30 cm

Lifespan

10 years

Temperament

Peaceful, but can sting

Propagation

Asexual division (fragmentation) in captivity

Care notes

Intense lighting (LED or T5), salinity 1.023-1.025, temperature 24-28°C, nitrates <10 ppm. Feeding: small pieces of fish, shrimp, or specific anemone food. Avoid strong currents. May move, so secure rocks.

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