Long Tentacle Anemone (Macrodactyla doreensis)

Description

The Long Tentacle Anemone – (Macrodactyla doreensis)

is one of the most popular anemones in the trade! Various clownfish will call these tentacles home and are known to have a mutually beneficial relationship with the anemone, such that the clownfish keeps the anemone clean and feeds it, while the anemone provides a safe harbor for the clownfish. As a matter of fact, anemones can be kept with most fish, as their stinging tentacles protect them from most predation, but there are a few pufferfish and butterflies that don’t mind the stinging and may nibble at them. Some anemones can consume small fishes, but in general, Bubble Tip Anemones are safe to house with most marine life. This anemone may split and produce more of itself within the home aquarium. To keep this anemone happy, provide moderate light and a steady diet of marine meaty items like chopped silversides and krill.

• Add to an aquarium with ample rockwork and a deep substrate
• Multiple can be added to an aquarium
• For continued health, supplement with meaty frozen foods
• Cannot tolerate copper medications or high nitrates
• Prefers a well-established aquarium with higher salinity
• Reef safe with caution