Coral Profile

Carpet Anemone

Stichodactyla haddoni

Also known as: Saddle Anemone, Stichodactyla

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Type

Anemone

Difficulty

advanced

Light

high

Flow

medium

Notes

Massive flat carpet of sticky stubby tentacles — adult specimens reach 18″ across. Powerful sting that captures and eats small fish, including clownfish if the bond isn't established. Wanders less than BTA but stings everything within reach when it does move.

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