Description
Lime Green Carpet Anemone – Stichodactyla haddoni
Overview:
The Lime Green Carpet Anemone is a stunning large anemone, prized for its brilliant lime-green coloration and dense, carpet-like tentacles. Its vibrant hue and size make it a dramatic centerpiece in reef aquariums, while offering a natural home for clownfish species.
Origin:
Native to the Indo-Pacific, usually found on sandy bottoms and reef edges in shallow waters.
Feeding:
Carnivorous – consumes meaty marine foods such as silversides, shrimp, chopped fish, and frozen preparations, while also sustaining itself with energy from symbiotic zooxanthellae under strong lighting.
Tank Mates:
Pairs well with clownfish, peaceful reef-safe fish, and hardy invertebrates. Avoid sessile corals or delicate invertebrates near its reach, as its sting is strong.
Aggression:
Highly territorial – powerful stinging cells can harm corals and smaller fish that venture too close. Provide space in the aquarium.
Experience Level:
Advanced aquarists – requires a mature, stable aquarium with strong lighting, moderate flow, and sandy substrate for anchoring.
Water Parameters:
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Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
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pH: 8.1–8.4
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Salinity: 1.023–1.026
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Minimum Tank Size: 75+ gallons
The Lime Green Carpet Anemone is an eye-catching and challenging species, ideal for experienced aquarists seeking a bold centerpiece and natural clownfish host.
