Magnificent anemone
Heteractis magnifica
Family : Stichodactylidae
InvertebrateMarineanemone
Large symbiotic anemone with colorful tentacles, host to clownfish.
Popularity
Soft coral
no calcareous skeleton
Availability
Specialty onlyShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
The magnificent anemone is one of the largest sea anemones. Its tentacles can reach 15 cm. It often hosts clownfish and shrimps. It requires intense lighting and high water quality.
Habitat
Region :
Coral reefs, sunlit areas
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH7–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 10 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.05 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
4/5
Diet
Carnivore
Min. tank
200 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
50 cm
Lifespan
20 years
Temperament
agressif
Propagation
division
Care notes
Mature aquarium with strong lighting (LED or metal halide). Moderate flow. Diet: small fish, shrimp, plankton. Avoid sudden changes.
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