Carpet Anemone Care

There are three different species of carpet anemones typically seen in the hobby.

Carpet anemone care.

Carpet anemones is a sub group or classification of sea anemones from the genus stichodactyla. They are fascinating marine creatures characterized by their large flattened bodies and short carpet like tentacles. Proper care for carpet anemones. The green carpet anemone can be found living either singularly on the reef or soft bottoms in the indo pacific region and the red sea.

Stichodactyla spp anemones otherwise known as carpet anemones are fascinating creatures and are highly sought after by hobbyists but have very specific care requirements. I like to think of it as looking like commercial grade carpeting. Percula or dascyllus trimaculatus. Around 34 to 36 inches appearance.

The haddoni carpet anemone has very short and tightly packed tentacles. Although one of the easiest carpet anemones to care for this animal is still challenging and is best left to the seasoned veteran aquarists. The haddoni carpet anemone s tentacles look more like colored bumps rather than tentacles. After caring for my own carpet anemones for the last few years i d like to offer my insight.

Carpet anemones are very challenging to maintain in the home aquarium and few hobbyists are able to attain long term success.