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Long Tentacle Anemone (Macrodactyla doreensis)
Long Tentacle Anemone
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
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Long Tentacle Anemone (Macrodactyla doreensis)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Moderate
Temperament Semi-aggressive
Color Form Black, Purple, Tan
Reef Compatible With Caution
Water Conditions 72-78° F, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Max. Size 1' 8"
Family Actiniidae
Lighting Moderate
Supplements Iodine, Trace Elements
Waterflow Medium
Minimum Tank Size 30 gallons
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Care Level Moderate
Temperament Semi-aggressive
Color Form Black, Purple, Tan
Reef Compatible With Caution
Water Conditions 72-78° F, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Max. Size 1' 8"
Family Actiniidae
Lighting Moderate
Supplements Iodine, Trace Elements
Waterflow Medium
Minimum Tank Size 30 gallons
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

Did you know that this specimen ships from our LiveAquaria® Wisconsin Facility, home of our popular Diver's Den® WYSIWYG Store and our LiveAquaria® Certified Captive Grown Corals (CCGC)? What that means is that you can rest assured knowing this specimen received the highest level of care from our experienced and professional LiveAquaria® staff!

The Long Tentacle Anemone is also referred to as the Corkscrew Anemone, Sand Anemone, Red Base Anemone, and Long Tentacle Red Base Anemone. It has a similar appearance to Heteractis crispa, which has more tentacles and a tougher column. Its oral disc is usually visible and can grow up to 20" in diameter. Its tentacles are spaced further apart than other similar anemones. It is found in various forms and color patterns, but its base is usually orange to red. It is a host to clownfish, usually Amphiprion perideraion and A. clarki.

The Long Tentacle Anemone requires an aquarium with 4 inches of sand or rubble substrate in which it can hide.

The diet should include small pieces of fish or mussel, crustaceans, and frozen foods.

Approximate Purchase Size When Fully Expanded: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 3"; Large: 3" to 5"; XLarge: 5" or larger

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