Corkscrew Anemone

Long Tentacle Anemone generally hides in the rubble or sand with just its tentacles being visible and therefore needs a sand bed of 3.5" . Macrodactyla doreensis generally hosts the clownfish such as Amphiprion perideraion and Amphiprion clarki to name some.

Common Name(s): Corkscrew Anemone, Red Base Anemone, Sand Anemone and Long Tentacle Red Base Anemone
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Macrodactyla doreensis
Care Level : Hard
Maximum Size: 20"
Lighting Requirements: High
Flow Requirements: Medium
Tank Position: Sand Bed/Low
Feeding Requirements: Photosynthesis and likes shrimp, fish, mussels
Temperament / Behavior: Agressive
Other Comments:

Long Tentacle Anemone generally hides in the rubble or sand with just its tentacles being visible and therefore needs a sand bed of 3.5" .
Macrodactyla doreensis generally hosts the clownfish such as Amphiprion perideraion and Amphiprion clarki to name some.
The nematocysts of Long Tentacle Anemone are used to catch prey as well as a defense mechanism by the Anemone.