Rose Anemone
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Many clownfishes will use this anemone as a host. Robert M. Fenner
[edit] Overview
This popular anemone is a color variety of the Bubble-Tip Anemone and requires similar care. It does well in moderate to strong currents and will expand fully under these conditions. The tentacle tips form bulbs, as in the more common form, but more frequently. The tips may be colored in a contrasting color, such as white or blue. Most clownfishes will use this anemone as a host.
Family: Actiniidae
Other common name(s):
Native range:
Maximum height: 30 cm (12 in)
Minimum aquarium size: 190 L (50 gal)
Lighting: Does best when kept under bright lighting.
Placement: In full bright light.
Water: Marine 24 °C (297 K, 75 °F) - 28 °C (301 K, 82 °F)
[edit] Feeding
Zooxanthellate, but feed frequently with diced large, or whole, small fishes.
[edit] Aquarium Compatibility
Relatively hardy captive-propagated specimens are available and are hardier and easier to keep than wild-caught animals. Will occasionally eat aquarium fishes.
| Common name | Rose Anemone + |
| Family | Actiniidae + |
| Genus | Entacmaea + |
| Image credit | RMF + |
| Lighting | Does best when kept under bright lighting. + |
| Maximum height | 12 in + |
| Minimum aquarium size | 50 gal + |
| Native range | Indo-Pacific + |
| Placement | In full bright light. + |
| Reference | The Conscientious Marine Aquarist + |
| Specific name | quadricolor + |
| Text credit | RLS + |
| Water max temp | 301 K (28 °C, 82 °F) + |
| Water min temp | 297 K (24 °C, 75 °F) + |
| Water type | Marine + |