Stichodactyla haddoni

Tank compatibility

 * This creature will sting near by corals, and will consume anything that swims in its grasp. One of the few Anemones that are capable of stinging a human, not a common occurrence but possible none the less. Clownfish have a symbiotic relationship with this creature.

Diet

 * This invert is photosynthetic and contains zooxanthellae, it will also filter feed, and accept prepared foods that are placed in its tentacles.

Environment Specifics

 * Most carpets like bright light of at least 300 to 400 PAR and will thrive under more.

Identification

 * This anemone has a short stock for a base, has a wide spreading mushroom like shape with many very small tentacles and a vent in the centre that also acts as its mouth.

Flow

 * Carpets do not like strong flow and really dis-like strong direct flow.

Clownfish Hosts

 * The following Clownfish are known to host this anemone:
 * Amphiprion ocellaris
 * Amphiprion percula
 * While other species of Clowns may host in them these are the most likely choices.