Condy Anemone

The Condy Anemone is found throughout the Caribbean and Western Atlantic, in lagoons or on inner reefs, as individuals, or loose groups. Its disc diameter is 16" (40 cm) in the wild, but a disc of about 4" (10 cm) is common in an aquarium. This species has diverse colour variations.

Common Name(s): Condy Anemone, Condylactis Anemone,
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Condylactis gigantea
Care Level : Medium
Lighting Requirements: High
Flow Requirements: Medium
Tank Position: Sand Bed/Low
Feeding Requirements: fish, mussels, shrimp, or other foods of this type
Temperament / Behavior: Agressive
Other Comments:
The Condy Anemone is found throughout the Caribbean and Western Atlantic, in lagoons or on inner reefs, as individuals, or loose groups. Its disc diameter is 16" (40 cm) in the wild, but a disc of about 4" (10 cm) is common in an aquarium. This species has diverse colour variations. The base color is usually brown to white and the tentacles may or may not have magenta, purple, or green tips on its long tapering tentacles. The tentacles may occasionally develop a bubble like appearance to them. It prefers to bury its foot in the sand or into the crevice of a rock for protection.

It requires strong light and should never be purchased if a good lighting system is not in place. It will do well in an aquarium with live rock and several crustaceans. Although a Condy requires a reef environment, it is not the best suited anemone for the reef aquarium. as it has a habit of moving around the tank and has a sting that can inflict grave damage to other anemones and corals. Do not include its natural predators such as the Red-Leg Hermit Crab. Unlike other anemones this one does not have a relationship with any particular fish, however, some species of Clownfish, such as Amphiprion clarki and A. frenatus will adapt to it.