Giant carpet anemone
Stichodactyla gigantea
InvertebrateMarine
Stichodactyla gigantea is an anemone of the family Stichodactylidae. It has a large, flat oral disc covered with many short, sticky tentacles. Its color varies from brown to green. It lives in sandy areas and can host clownfish. It is very stinging.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–28 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 5 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.03 |
Care
Difficulty5/5
Dietcarnivore
Min. tank300 L
Min. group1
Adult size100 cm
Lifespan10 ans
Temperamentaggressive
Care notes
Requires a very large aquarium (minimum 300 liters) with intense lighting and moderate flow. Salinity 1.023-1.025, temperature 24-28°C. Diet: large pieces of fish, shrimp, squid. Very demanding on parameter stability. Avoid contact with other corals.