Bubble-tip anemone
Entacmaea quadricolor
Família : Actiniidae
InvertebradoMarinhoanemone
The bubble-tip anemone is a popular sea anemone for its symbiosis with clownfish and its bubble-shaped tentacles.
Estado IUCN
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Pouco preocupante
Descrição
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.
Habitat
Região :
Coral reefs, shallow areas
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
NO₃
≤ 10 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.05 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
4/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Aquário mín.
100 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
30 cm
Esperança de vida
10 anos
Temperamento
Peaceful, but can sting
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
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.