Bubble-tip anemone
Entacmaea quadricolor
Familia : Actiniidae
InvertebradoMarinoanemone
The bubble-tip anemone is a popular sea anemone for its symbiosis with clownfish and its bubble-shaped tentacles.
Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Descripción
Entacmaea quadricolor, the bubble-tip anemone, is a sea anemone species of the family Actiniidae. Its tentacles have bubble-like tips, hence its name. It can reach 30 cm in diameter. It often hosts clownfish (Amphiprion) and requires intense lighting and good water quality. It can divide in captivity.
Hábitat
Región :
Coral reefs, shallow areas
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
NO₃
≤ 10 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.05 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
4/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Tanque mín.
100 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
30 cm
Esperanza de vida
10 años
Temperamento
Peaceful, but can sting
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
Intense lighting (LED or T5), salinity 1.023-1.025, temperature 24-28°C, nitrates <10 ppm. Feeding: small pieces of fish, shrimp, or specific anemone food. Avoid strong currents. May move, so secure rocks.