Long Tentacle Purple Anemone Saltwater Invertebrate

Long Tentacle Purple Anemone (Macrodactyla Doreensis)

$102.15

The Long Tentacle Purple Anemone, also known as the corkscrew or sand anemone, features distinct widely-spaced tentacles and vibrant coloration. It makes an eye-catching addition to marine aquariums, readily serving as a natural host for various clownfish species including Amphiprion perideraion and Amphiprion clarkii.

This species thrives in established reef aquariums featuring ample live rock, sandy substrate, and moderate to high lighting conditions. It typically anchors its base deeply into rock crevices or sand, benefiting from regular feedings of marine-origin meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and small pieces of fish.

Key Features

Common Name	Long Tentacle Anemone, Corkscrew Anemone, Sand Anemone, Red Base Anemone
Scientific Name	Macrodactyla doreensis
Product Type	Marine Invertebrate / Anemone
Color	Purple
Lighting Requirements	Moderate to High
Diet	Meaty marine foods (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, fish, mussel)
Aquarium Placement	Live rock crevices, sand bed
Compatible Clownfish	Amphiprion perideraion, Amphiprion clarkii
Product Weight	4.5 kg

Highlights

Distinct widely-spaced purple tentacles
Natural host for Amphiprion clarkii and Amphiprion perideraion clownfish
Thrives in established marine systems with live rock
Accepts a variety of frozen meaty marine foods

Materials & care

Maintain in an established marine aquarium with stable water parameters, moderate to high lighting, and moderate water flow. Provide adequate live rock crevices and sandy substrate for anchoring. Feed target portions of mysis, brine shrimp, or chopped seafood weekly.

Frequently asked questions

What type of environment does the Long Tentacle Anemone require?

It requires an established aquarium with plenty of live rock, a suitable substrate or crevice to anchor, and moderate to high lighting.

Which clownfish species will this anemone host?

It commonly hosts clownfish such as Amphiprion perideraion (Pink Skunk Clownfish) and Amphiprion clarkii (Clark's Clownfish).

What should the Long Tentacle Anemone be fed?

Its diet should consist of marine-origin frozen meaty foods, including brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and small pieces of fresh fish or mussel.

Where does this anemone typically position itself in the tank?

It tends to settle in and attach itself to live rock crevices or burrow into the sand.

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