Long Tentacle Anemone (Macrodactyla doreensis)
Invertebrate in the family Macrodactylidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Scientific nameMacrodactyla doreensis
FamilyMacrodactylidae
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyReef Safe with Caution
TemperamentSemi Aggressive
Adult size24 in
Minimum tank size55 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
Diet and feeding
Primarily carnivorous, feeds on small fish, crustaceans, and zooplankton. Benefits from occasional target feeding of meaty foods like mysis shrimp or small fish pieces.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from Indonesia and the Philippines west to the Indian Ocean and Red Sea.
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