Bubble Tip Anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor)
Invertebrate in the family Actiniidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Feeds on small fish, crustaceans, and zooplankton. Benefits from occasional target feeding with frozen mysis shrimp or small pieces of fish. Relies partly on photosynthesis via zooxanthellae.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to Australia and the Great Barrier Reef.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 20 gallon tank • Requires strong lighting (high-quality LED or T5) to support symbiotic zooxanthellae • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Provide strong water flow but not direct turbulent jets; position in open rock crevice or sandy area • Feed small meaty foods (mysis shrimp, chopped fish) 1–2 times weekly; primarily photosynthetic but benefits from supplemental feeding
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