Aurora anemone

Entacmaea aurora

InvertebrateMarine

Entacmaea aurora is a solitary anemone of the family Actiniidae. Its diameter can reach 15 cm. It has short, thick tentacles, often with colored tips. It lives attached to rocks or in sand. It can move slowly. It sometimes hosts clownfish.

Recommended parameters

ParameterRecommended range
Temperature24–28
NO₃≤ 10
PO₄≤ 0.05

Care

Difficulty3/5
Dietcarnivore
Min. tank100 L
Min. group1
Adult size15 cm
Lifespan5 ans
Temperamentsemi-aggressive

Care notes

Requires a stable reef aquarium with moderate to intense lighting. Salinity 1.023-1.025, temperature 24-28°C. Diet: small pieces of fish, shrimp, brine shrimp. Avoid strong currents. Beware of other anemones as it can be aggressive.