Carpet anemone
Stichodactyla tapetum
Familia : Stichodactylidae
InvertebradoMarinoanemone
Large anemone with a wide, flat oral disc forming a carpet. Symbiotic with clownfish.
Descripción
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.
Hábitat
Región :
Sandy and muddy bottoms of lagoons and reefs
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH8–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
4/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Tanque mín.
200 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
30 cm
Esperanza de vida
10 años
Temperamento
Aggressif
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
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.