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Heteractis magnifica
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| Magnificent Anemone | |
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| Magnificent Anemone with Amphiprion nigripes | |
| Species | Heteractis magnifica |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Difficult |
| Required Lighting | High |
| Temp. | 72-75F |
| Placement | High |
| Coloration | Red, Pink, Purple, Orange, Green, Blue |
| pH | 8.2-8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1,023-1,025 |
| Water Hardness | 8-12dH |
| Temperament | Aggressive |
| Water Flow | High |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Magnificent Anemone, Ritteri Anemone
[edit] Synonyms
- Radianthus ritteri
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This creature will sting nearby corals, and will consume anything that swims in its grasp. Clownfish have a symbiotic relationship with this creature.
[edit] Diet
- Frozen foods, small pieces of fish, crustaceans, zooplankton, phytoplankton, and mussels.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Requires a very large set up due to this anemone's potential huge size. The tank should be well lit and have good water flow.
[edit] Identification
- This is a large anemone, grows up to 3 feet in wild, but rarely more than 1 foot in captivity. It has long non-tapering tentacles, although the ends may appear swollen at times. It is able to almost completely retract into the base.
[edit] Flow
- This anemone prefers strong, intermittent, water flow.
[edit] Clownfish Hosts
- The following Clownfish are known to host this anemone:
