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Tube Anemone (Cerianthus membranaceus)

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Tube Anemone
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About Tube Anemone

Tube anemone with a bilobed crown of tentacles ranging from white to cream, beige, or pale brown. Forms a leathery tube from which it emerges; the body can be translucent to opaque depending on feeding condition.

Key facts

Care Level
Hard
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
Compatibility
Tube anemones are generally peaceful but require stable tank conditions. Avoid mixing with aggressive fish or crustaceans that may disturb their tube.
Water Parameters
Temperature: 50-72°F pH: 8-8.4 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
Family
Cerianthidae
Min tank size
20 gallons
Appearance Description
Tube anemone with a bilobed crown of tentacles ranging from white to cream, beige, or pale brown. Forms a leathery tube from which it emerges; the body can be translucent to opaque depending on feeding condition.
Type
Anemone
Diet Details
Carnivorous; feeds on small crustaceans, zooplankton, and occasional small fish. Benefits from regular feeding of frozen mysis shrimp or copepod-rich foods.
Max Size
12
Category
Anemone
Origin
Eastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and northeastern Atlantic coasts including the British Isles and North African waters.

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