Haddon's Carpet Anemone
Stichodactyla haddoni
Family : Stichodactylidae
Large carpet anemone with a wide disc and short tentacles. Hosts clownfish. Requires a stable, well-lit aquarium.
Description
Stichodactyla haddoni has a large oral disc (up to 50 cm) covered with short, sticky tentacles. Color ranges from green to brown, sometimes blue or purple. It is highly stinging and can sting fish or humans. It lives in symbiosis with clownfish (Amphiprioninae). It attaches to hard substrate or sand. It can move slowly. In aquaria, it requires intense lighting and good water quality.
Habitat
Region :
Sandy bottoms and shallow reef areas, often in lagoons
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Care
Care notes
Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.0-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Intense lighting (PAR 200-300). Low to moderate flow. Calcium 400-450 ppm, magnesium 1250-1350 ppm. Alkalinity 8-12 dKH. Nitrates <10 ppm, phosphates <0.05 ppm. Carnivorous diet: small fish, shrimp, meaty pieces. Avoid very small fish that could be eaten. Requires a tank of at least 100 L. Beware of pump intakes. Can be challenging for beginners.
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