Tube Anemone (Cerianthus membranaceus)
Invertebrate in the family Cerianthidae. Hard care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Carnivorous; feeds on small crustaceans, zooplankton, and occasional small fish. Benefits from regular feeding of frozen mysis shrimp or copepod-rich foods.
Origin and habitat
Eastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and northeastern Atlantic coasts including the British Isles and North African waters.
Keeper notes
• Requires strong, indirect current and stable water conditions • Temperature range 50–72°F; prefers cooler temperate conditions • Minimum 20 gallon tank with fine sand or silt substrate for tube construction • Feeds on small zooplankton, copepods, and occasional small fish; supplement with target feeding • Prone to collapse if stressed; rarely acclimate well to warm tropical aquaria
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