Long Tentacle Anemone - Purple, Corkscrew Anemone

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Long Tentacle Anemone - Purple

Scientific Name

Macrodactyla doreensis

Reef Compatible

Yes

Care Level

Intermediate

Disposition

Semi-aggressive

Min. Tank Size

30 gallons

Mature Size

20 inches

Placement in tank

Low

Light Level

Moderate

Water Flow

Medium

Diet

Carnivore

Range

Indo-Pacific, Jakarta, Bali

Size Class

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Curator's Note

Anemones have stinging cells called nematocysts which can cause allergic reaction in humans and often death to the animals it shares the aquarium with. We recommend handling this animal with some sort of protection (plastic, rubber, or latex gloves) to protect your hands and arms.

Other Common Names

Corkscrew Anemone, Sand Anemone, Red Base Anemone, Red Tentacle Base Anemone, Purple LTA

Description

This rare Long Tentacle Anemone has purple tentacles. The Long Tentacle Anemone prefers to be kept on fine substrate. Hosts best with A. Clarkii, A. chrysogaster, A. perideraion, and A. polymnus.

Diet

Though mostly photosynthetic, supplemental feedings of raw table shrimp, clam, mussel, silversides, squid and other marine based meats can be fed every few days. Pieces should be cut roughly to the size of the anemones mouth.