Tube Anemone

Ceranthus membranaceus is found in the Indo-Pacific region and Britain and may grow to a height of around 12" and lives in its tube which is permanently buried in sand, gravel or mud. It occurs in brown, tan, chocolate, yellow, pink, green, orange, blue and purple colourations.

Common Name(s): Cerianthus Anemone, Tube Anemone, Tube Dwelling Anemone, Coloured Tube Anemone, Brown Tube Anemone and Burrowing Anemone
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Ceranthus membranaceus
Care Level : Hard
Lighting Requirements: Metal Halides lighting
Flow Requirements: Medium/Intermittent
Tank Position: Sand Bed/Low
Feeding Requirements: Mysis Shrimp, fish, zooplankton, phytoplankton, raw shrimp, brine shrimp, small crustaceans, krill & silversides
Temperament / Behavior: Agressive
Other Comments:

Ceranthus membranaceus is found in the Indo-Pacific region and Britain and may grow to a height of around 12" and lives in its tube which is permanently buried in sand, gravel or mud. It occurs in brown, tan, chocolate, yellow, pink, green, orange, blue and purple colourations.

Unlike some other Anemones, The Cerianthus Anemone does not share a symbiotic relationship with clownfish.

It is nocturnal in habit and therefore, feeds at night mainly through photosynthesis, which is performed by zooxanthellae, a photosynthetic alga living symbiotically within the Anemone.

A tank of a minimum of 50 gallons with a temperature of 72 - 78 degrees F, specific gravity of water: 1.023 to 1.025 and a PH of 8.10 to 8.40 is required for best results.

Place Ceranthus membranaceus away from the other corals in your marine aquarium as both the parties may sting each other, if touched.

Add Calcium, Iodine and trace elements as dietary supplements for Ceranthus membranaceus.

The Tube Anemone can eat reef fish therefore it is better to keep this anemone in species only marine tanks.