Carpet Anemone (Stichodactyla gigantea)

Coral in the family Stichodactylidae.

Carpet Anemone

Quick facts

Scientific nameStichodactyla gigantea
FamilyStichodactylidae
Minimum tank size75 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 73-82°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025

Origin and habitat

Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and Indo-Pacific islands.

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