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Sea Anemone Pictures, Facts & Information

Sea Anemone Pictures, Facts & Information

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Facts and information about a number of Sea Anemones. These Sea Anemone profiles include photos, captive care information, Clownfish which they host and more. Information is also available on Host Sea Anemone survivability in a saltwater aquarium. The Sea Anemone pictures were submitted by About Saltwater Aquariums users for display and entry in a future Sea Anemone Photo Contest.

Host Sea Anemone Survivability Survey

Steve Whitt
Sea Anemones are not the easiest things to keep alive and in good health in an aquarium. Here are the summary and analysis of the Host Sea Anemone Survey. The information here could help you to easily double the life span of a sea anemone in your aquarium.

Aiptasia Anemone

A pesky species in saltwater aquariumsPhoto by Debbie Hauter
Aiptasia Anemone Profile - Most aquarists consider the Aiptasia Anemone to be an unwanted pest in their aquariums. Once Aptaisia Anemones gain a foothold in your tank, they can be tough to get rid of. Here is a short course on what Aptaisia Anemones are and how to get rid of them.

Bulb Tip, Bubble Tip Sea Anemone

Bill Paterno
A profile of the Bulb Tip, Bubble Tip, Rose or Maroon Sea Anemone, (Entacmaea quadricolor) including a photo, description, methods of reproduction, foods preferred and Clownfish which it will host.

Corkscrew Tentacle or Long Tentacle Sea Anemone

Information about the Corkscrew Tentacle - Long Tentacle Anemone (Marcodactyla doreensis), including scientific name, description, methods of reproduction, foods preferred and Clownfish which it will host.

Haddon's (Saddle Carpet) Sea Anemone

©Debbie and Stan Hauter
A profile of the Haddon's (Saddle Carpet) Sea Anemone (Stichodactyla haddoni) including scientific name, description, methods of reproduction, foods preferred and Clownfish which it will host.

Hawaiian Mann's Anemone

Debbie Hauter
An invertebrate profile from your Guides on the delicate Hawaiian Mann's or Maroon Sea Anemone (Cladactella manni) to learn about its identification, characteristics, habitat, and more. Photos are included.

Leathery Sebae Sea Anemone

Lori Adelman
A profile of the Leathery or Sebae Sea Anemone, (Heteractis crispa) including a photo, description, methods of reproduction, foods preferred and Clownfish which it will host.

Magnificent Sea Anemone

Keoki Stender
A profile of the Magnificent Sea Anemone, (Heteractis magnifica) including a photo, description, methods of reproduction, foods preferred and Clownfish which it will host.

Host Sea Anemone & Clownfish Matches

J. Hendrix
Based on the natural symbiotic relationships between Clownfishes and Sea Anemones in the wild, this cross-reference chart can help with choosing the "preferred" host Sea Anemone for your Clownfish in captivity and in the aquarium, and vice versa.

Host Sea Anemones and Their Clownfish

Brad Lawrence Perc Pair in Rose AnemoneBrad Lawrence
Sea anemones are not the easiest marine animals to keep alive in an aquarium. Over the years knowledge has been gained and there has been some long term success. Here is the information which will help you to keep a host anemone with its resident Clownfish alive and well for a number of years.
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