Coral Profile

Rock Flower Anemone

Phymanthus crucifer

Also known as: Flower Anemone, Beaded Anemone

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Type

Anemone

Difficulty

intermediate

Light

medium

Flow

low

Notes

Burrowing anemone that wedges its foot into a rock crevice and stays put — far less likely to wander than BTAs. Striking pastel morphs (Ultra Rainbow, Sunburst). Doesn't host clownfish but tolerates them. Captive-bred specimens are robust.

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