Carpet anemone

Stichodactyla tapetum

Família : Stichodactylidae

InvertebradoMarinhoanemone

Large anemone with a wide, flat oral disc forming a carpet. Symbiotic with clownfish.

Bioma
Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Descrição

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.

Habitat

Região :

Sandy and muddy bottoms of lagoons and reefs

Distribuição :

Parâmetros recomendados

Temperatura2428 °C
pH8.18.4
GH812 °dGH
KH812 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L

Cuidados

Dificuldade
4/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Aquário mín.
200 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
30 cm
Esperança de vida
10 anos
Temperamento
Aggressif
Propagação

Notas de cuidados

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.

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