The Blue Carpet Anemone (Stichodactyla haddoni) is a striking marine species known for its distinctive appearance and dynamic presence in marine aquariums.

Lighting and Flow

Requires moderate to high lighting and moderate water flow to thrive.

Physical Description

A large carpet anemone with a broad oral disc covered in short tentacles, blue to blue-green coloration, can reach over 60 cm across.

Diet and Feeding

Carnivorous, feeds on small fish and invertebrates, accepts chopped seafood and frozen foods.

Behavior and Compatibility

Hosts clownfish, has a potent sting and can move, may sting nearby corals.

Aquarium Care

Requires a mature tank with stable water parameters, deep sand bed for the foot to anchor.

Placement

Place on the sand bed in an open area away from corals.