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About Rock Flower Anemone
Rock flower anemones are typically 2–4 inches in diameter with a circular disc of short, thick tentacles that are often arranged in concentric rings. They display variable coloration including red, orange, yellow, green, or purple, often with contrasting tentacle tips or striped patterns.
Key facts
- Notes
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank with stable water parameters • Prefers moderate lighting (PAR 50–150) and moderate water flow • Temperature range 72–78 °F with pH 8.1–8.3 and salinity 1.023–1.026 • Can sting nearby corals; provide adequate space or use chemical barriers • Feeds on small fish, crustaceans, and meaty foods (silversides, mysis shrimp)
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Category
- Decorative
- Max Size
- 3
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, including the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, typically in shallow coral reef environments.
- Type
- Anemone
- Compatibility
- Generally peaceful but may sting nearby corals and fish. Best housed with larger, hardy tank mates that won't be stung or engulfed.
- Diet Details
- Carnivorous; feeds on small fish, crustaceans, and zooplankton. Benefits from regular target feeding of meaty foods like chopped shrimp or fish.
- Appearance Description
- Rock flower anemones are typically 2–4 inches in diameter with a circular disc of short, thick tentacles that are often arranged in concentric rings. They display variable coloration including red, orange, yellow, green, or purple, often with contrasting tentacle tips or striped patterns.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
- Family
- Actiniidae
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