Merten S Carpet Sea Anemone For Sale

While not necessary in captivity pairing a host anemone with a clownfish is one of the most striking displays in the hobby.

Merten s carpet sea anemone for sale. Once thought to be the purview of only the experienced aquarist today s aquarium technology makes it possible for a novice with an established tank at least four to six months old to successfully keep an anemone. Anemone carpet mertens sea anemone aquarium size. Home invertebrates anemone anemone carpet carpet mertens mertens scientific name. Stichodactyla mertensii name common.

Between 30 a 45 centimeters in diameter article index 1 characteristics 2 morphology 3 distribution and habitat 4 aquarium. Anemones provide protection to clownfish and the clownfish return the favor by bringing them food and keeping them clean by eating any debris or left over. Clark s anemonefish porcelain crab and damselfish. Free shipping over 149.

The giant carpet anemone stichodactyla gigantea was described by forsskål in 1775. The stichodactyla genus is a member of the stichodactylidae family and this genus contains 6 species. Some other names they are known for are merten s sea anemone non stinging carpet anemone and spotted base carpet anemone. The latin name is stichodactyla mertensii.

Call 1 877 367 4377 to order. The stichodactyla genus is a member of the stichodactylidae family and this genus contains 6 species. The largest species of anemone is the mertens sea carpet anemone it can grow up to a diameter of to one meter. I don t recall ever being stung by a sea anemone but i ve heard it can be pretty nasty.

Between 26º 27º y ph. Sea anemones for saltwater aquariums shipped directly to your door at the lowest prices highest quality online. The only anemone i ve written about was the cloak anemone which forms a partnership with hermit crabs. Still anemones are fascinating creatures and they look quite cool with all their tentacles waving about with the currents.

As you can see this video the anemone is home to many different species of fish and aquatic life. Anemones are a whimsical sea creature with a stunning display of color and entertainment.