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Bubble-tip anemones, or Entacmaea Quadricolor, are in the Actiniidae family. Anemones have a foot located at its bottom to which it holds onto racks or sand. They are distinguished by the bulb at the end of their tentacles. If the tentacles are stretched out so it’s harder to see the bulb, the Bubble-tip is struggling and may need more light or food. Although not the case with other Actiniidae members, Bubble-tips will host clown fish. This symbiotic relationship is good for both and adds an interesting element to any saltwater reef tank.
The Chicago Sunburst Anemone is highly desired in the hobby due to its strong coloration with its contrasting orange shades against the blue-green base and its line markings.
Anemones generally like moderate to high light (150 – 250 par, even up to 350 par). Unlike corals, which tend to like a certain range of light intensity, members of the same type of Anemone will like different things. One may flourish in high par light (more like 300 – 350 par) and/or stronger water flow, while another may flourish in lesser light and/or flow. The Anemone can move around a bit on its own, so let it go where it is most comfortable. But, if it is struggling at the beginning, it is probably better to go with moderate (lower) light and, if it does well, introduce higher light later and see what it does.
Generally, Bubble-tips don’t need much in terms of special feeding. But, giving them some spot feeding of mysis or brine shrimp may be helpful. Keep the spot feeding on a more limited basis as too much additional feeding may be harmful.
The structures for providing flow can be an issue. Anemones can move around and tend to get themselves sucked up into the flow makers. In the store, we had a carpet anemone that did just that and we had to shut the system down so that it could move itself to a better site. So, look out for this and place some guards around intakes to avoid this problem.
Anemones can be aggressive and can get quite large over time. So, give them some room (recognizing they can move on their own). They can sting fish, but generally don’t unless the fish is not healthy. We have had many anemones in our tanks with fish and have had no real issues. It is reported that anemones may release toxins to attack other nearby anemones of a different species. There are mixed viewpoints on this. Regardless, the consensus is that this is not an issue if you keep them separated. It is also a good idea to have carbon in your system just in case.
Water Chemistry: PH 8.0 – 8.4, Nitrate 5 – 10, Phosphate 0.05 – 0.1, Alkalinity 8 0 9 dKh, and Calcium 400 – 450.
The picture is a good representation of what you will receive but is not a picture of the exact anemone you will receive (almost (WYSIWYG).
Description
Bubble-tip anemones, or Entacmaea Quadricolor, are in the Actiniidae family. Anemones have a foot located at its bottom to which it holds onto racks or sand. They are distinguished by the bulb at the end of their tentacles. If the tentacles are stretched out so it’s harder to see the bulb, the Bubble-tip is struggling and may need more light or food. Although not the case with other Actiniidae members, Bubble-tips will host clown fish. This symbiotic relationship is good for both and adds an interesting element to any saltwater reef tank.
The Chicago Sunburst Anemone is highly desired in the hobby due to its strong coloration with its contrasting orange shades against the blue-green base and its line markings.
Anemones generally like moderate to high light (150 – 250 par, even up to 350 par). Unlike corals, which tend to like a certain range of light intensity, members of the same type of Anemone will like different things. One may flourish in high par light (more like 300 – 350 par) and/or stronger water flow, while another may flourish in lesser light and/or flow. The Anemone can move around a bit on its own, so let it go where it is most comfortable. But, if it is struggling at the beginning, it is probably better to go with moderate (lower) light and, if it does well, introduce higher light later and see what it does.
Generally, Bubble-tips don’t need much in terms of special feeding. But, giving them some spot feeding of mysis or brine shrimp may be helpful. Keep the spot feeding on a more limited basis as too much additional feeding may be harmful.
The structures for providing flow can be an issue. Anemones can move around and tend to get themselves sucked up into the flow makers. In the store, we had a carpet anemone that did just that and we had to shut the system down so that it could move itself to a better site. So, look out for this and place some guards around intakes to avoid this problem.
Anemones can be aggressive and can get quite large over time. So, give them some room (recognizing they can move on their own). They can sting fish, but generally don’t unless the fish is not healthy. We have had many anemones in our tanks with fish and have had no real issues. It is reported that anemones may release toxins to attack other nearby anemones of a different species. There are mixed viewpoints on this. Regardless, the consensus is that this is not an issue if you keep them separated. It is also a good idea to have carbon in your system just in case.
Water Chemistry: PH 8.0 – 8.4, Nitrate 5 – 10, Phosphate 0.05 – 0.1, Alkalinity 8 0 9 dKh, and Calcium 400 – 450.
The picture is a good representation of what you will receive but is not a picture of the exact anemone you will receive (almost (WYSIWYG).
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