The Trumpet Anemone is a distinctive, colorful Aiptasia, but unique as a cold water species! The Trumpet Anemone Aiptasia mutabilis is one of the hardy varieties of the Aiptasiidae family. This family offers several interesting variations of anemones that are easy to care for and reproduce quickly. The Trumpet Anemone is a cold water aiptasia, […]
A sea anemone is often called the “flower of the sea”, and like flowers they are quite beautiful and varied, but they are actually animals! A beautiful sea anemone living with a colorful clownfish is a saltwater aquarium favorite! There are over 1100 described species of sea anemones and we are still being […]
The long, pointed tentacles of the Sebae Anemone are so numerous that sometimes the mouth is not visible at all! The tentacles of the Sebae Anemone Heteractis crispa are generally whitish, violet, or greenish in color, and some specimens are found with beautiful blue, purple, and mauve tips. Usually it has a gray or violet-brown […]
Quick as a whip, the Small Rock Anemone will retract into its hole or crevice if it feels threatened! The Small Rock Anemone Aiptasia diaphana is fast at disappearing if disturbed. But this quick maneuver is just one of its fast tricks. It is quite small, at only about 1.2″ (3 cm) tall, but is […]
Reef tanks, known as mini reef aquariums, can have just few gallons of water or several hundred! What is a mini reef? A mini reef is an aquarium containing many of the fish, corals and invertebrates that can be found in the ocean’s natural coral reefs. In general, reef aquariums are teeming with life. Even […]
The Saddle Anemone has spectacular colors, and is associated with 7 different clownfish species! The Saddle Anemone Stichodactyla haddoni or Carpet Anemone is one of the most colorful of the clown-hosting anemones. A magnificent animal, it makes a gorgeous centerpiece in a saltwater aquarium. It will require a large aquarium, however, as these anemones can […]
The Purple Hairy Mushroom is similar to its cousin the Green Hairy Mushroom, but they don’t grow as large! The Purple Hairy Mushroom is another member of the Rhodactis genus that is easy to care for, easy to find, and moderately priced. They are similar to the Green Hairy Mushroom R. indosinensis, yet different. This […]
The Pearl Bubble Coral is a hungry little dude, thriving best when kept well fed! The Pearl Bubble Coral Physogyra lichtensteini is also known by such names as the Octobubble Coral, Pointed Bladder Coral, Grape Coral, Pearl Coral, Small Bubble Coral, Octopus Coral, and even the Tipped Bubblegum Coral. In the wild they […]
The Pink-Tipped Anemone has a pink “hue” and likes its water cool! The Pink-Tipped Anemone Condylactis gigantea ( previously: Condylactis passiflora) is one of the most familiar and commonly available anemones in the aquarium trade. Its beautiful colors and inexpensive price make it popular. This attractive Florida Condylactis is more pink in hue than the […]
The Plate Coral, or Long Tentacle Plate Coral, has the largest polyps of all the corals! The Plate Coral Heliofungia actiniformis is the only member of its genus. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the Fungia genus as their skeletons only differ in detail. This was the case until coral biologists became […]