Reef aquarium anemones

Anemones are the natural home of clownfish and a centerpiece in their own right, from the hardy bubble tip to the demanding carpets. They want strong light and settle where the flow suits them, so they wander until they find a spot. Each profile lists the light and feeding an anemone needs, which clownfish it hosts, and the cautions that come with a stinging, mobile animal.

14 species

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  Aurora Anemone

  Heteractis aurora

  11.8 in (30 cm)50 gal (190 L)72–79°F (22–26°C)

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  Bubble Tip Anemone

  Entacmaea quadricolor

  11.8 in (30 cm)30 gal (115 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Condy Anemone

  Condylactis gigantea

  11.8 in (30 cm)40 gal (150 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Curlyque Anemone

  Bartholomea annulata

  5.9 in (15 cm)20 gal (75 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Gigantea Carpet Anemone

  Stichodactyla gigantea

  19.7 in (50 cm)53 gal (200 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Haddon's Carpet Anemone

  Stichodactyla haddoni

  33.5 in (85 cm)53 gal (200 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Long Tentacle Anemone

  Macrodactyla doreensis

  15.7 in (40 cm)40 gal (150 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Magnificent Anemone

  Heteractis magnifica

  19.7 in (50 cm)53 gal (200 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Malu Anemone

  Heteractis malu

  7.9 in (20 cm)40 gal (150 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Maxi-Mini Carpet Anemone

  Stichodactyla tapetum

  3.1 in (8 cm)20 gal (75 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Mertens' Carpet Anemone

  Stichodactyla mertensii

  35.4 in (90 cm)53 gal (200 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Rock Flower Anemone

  Phymanthus crucifer

  3.9 in (10 cm)20 gal (75 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Sebae Anemone

  Heteractis crispa

  15.7 in (40 cm)40 gal (150 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Tube Anemone

  Cerianthus sp.

  7.9 in (20 cm)20 gal (75 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)