Crispa anemone

Heteractis crispa

Family : Stichodactylidae

InvertebrateMarineanemone

The crispa anemone is a medium-sized anemone with long, wavy tentacles. It is popular for reef aquariums and can host clownfish.

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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

Heteractis crispa is an anemone of the family Stichodactylidae. Its diameter can reach 30 cm. Its tentacles are long, thin and often curled, giving a frizzy appearance. Its color varies from brown to green, sometimes with purple tips. It lives attached to rocks. It is less stinging than other anemones.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, reef slopes

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

NO₃

≤ 10 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.05 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

4/5

Diet

Carnivore

Min. tank

150 L

Min. group

Adult size

30 cm

Lifespan

7 years

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Propagation

Reproduction asexuée par division; possible en captivité.

Care notes

Requires a reef aquarium of at least 150 liters with moderate to intense lighting and moderate flow. Salinity 1.023-1.025, temperature 24-28°C. Diet: small fish, shrimp, brine shrimp. Beware of other anemones as it can move.

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