Carpet Anemone (Stichodactyla gigantea)
Invertebrate in the family Stichodactylidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Scientific nameStichodactyla gigantea
FamilyStichodactylidae
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyReef Safe with Caution
TemperamentSemi Aggressive
Minimum tank size75 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
Diet and feeding
Carnivorous, feeding on small fish, crustaceans, and zooplankton. Benefits from occasional target feeding of small meaty foods like mysis shrimp or fish larvae.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from East Africa and the Red Sea through Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.
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