Magnificent Anemone

The Big boy of the Anemome world. It can grow to over three feet in diameter in the wild, although, it generally does not grow larger than 1½ feet in the aquarium. Its tentacles have a long, non-tapering shape that may, on occasion, appear swollen at the tips. They can almost completely retract into the base.

Common Name(s) : Magnificent Anemone
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Heteractis magnifica
Care Level : Hard
Lighting Requirements : High
Flow Requirements : High
Tank Position : High
Feeding Requirements : Mussel, fish, crustaceans, anything meaty
Temperament / Behavior : Very Aggressive
Other Comments : Needs at least a 100 gallon+ tank because of it's size

The Big boy of the Anemome world. It can grow to over three feet in diameter in the wild, although, it generally does not grow larger than 1½ feet in the aquarium. Its tentacles have a long, non-tapering shape that may, on occasion, appear swollen at the tips. They can almost completely retract into the base. Renound as being the hardest Anemome to keep and should be avoided unless you have a very mature tank with little or no nitrates

This Anemone requires strong lighting combined with strong, but intermittent, water movement within the tank. It generally prefers a high point in the tank to ensure it obtains all the light it needs, but it may change locations, seeking the ideal conditions. Its strong sting (and I mean strong leaves nettle like blisters on the skin) will harm corals. The presence of a Clownfish, such as Amphiprion ocellaris, Amphiprion percula, or Amphiprion perideraion, will help it acclimate. This will capture and devour anything daft enough to get caught within its long tentacles so sick or injured fish dont stand a chance, mine once caught my 4" long nose butterfly fish and within minutes had stung it to near death.

I hope this write up hasn't put you off on in any way, as they are a wonderfull Anemone and a feature within any large system.