Carpet anemone
Stichodactyla tapetum
Family : Stichodactylidae
InvertebrateMarineanemone
Large anemone with a wide, flat oral disc forming a carpet. Symbiotic with clownfish.
Popularity
Soft coral
no calcareous skeleton
Availability
Specialty onlyShop availability
Description
Stichodactyla tapetum is a sea anemone of the family Stichodactylidae. Its oral disc can reach 30 cm in diameter, covered with short, thick tentacles. It lives in symbiosis with several clownfish species. Requires a mature aquarium with intense lighting and moderate flow.
Habitat
Region :
Sandy and muddy bottoms of lagoons and reefs
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH8–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
4/5
Diet
Carnivore
Min. tank
200 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
30 cm
Lifespan
10 years
Temperament
Aggressif
Propagation
Fragmentation asexuée
Care notes
Delicate species for experienced aquarists. Requires very stable water, strong lighting (LED or metal halide), and regular feeding with pieces of fish, shrimp, or specific anemone food. Avoid parameter fluctuations.
Similar species
Espèces proches, même habitat ou même maintenance
