Long Tentacle Anemone, Purple
(Macrodactyla doreensis)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Long Tentacle Anemone, Purple
(Macrodactyla doreensis)
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Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Black, Purple, Tan
Reef Compatible
With Caution
Water Conditions
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Max. Size
1' 8"
Family
Actiniidae
Lighting
Moderate
Supplements
Iodine, Trace Elements
Waterflow
Medium
Minimum Tank Size
30 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Black, Purple, Tan
Reef Compatible
With Caution
Water Conditions
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Max. Size
1' 8"
Family
Actiniidae
Lighting
Moderate
Supplements
Iodine, Trace Elements
Waterflow
Medium
Minimum Tank Size
30 gallons
Compatibility
View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information
Overview
The Long Tentacle Anemone is also referred to as the Corkscrew Anemone, Sand Anemone, Red Base Anemone, and Long Tentacle Red Base Anemone. Its tentacles are spaced further apart than other similar anemones. This variation of the Long Tentacle Anemone has purple tentacles and a red base. This is a fairly uncommon find in the industry. It is a host to clownfish, usually Amphiprion perideraion and A. clarki.
The Long Tentacle Anemone requires an established aquarium with plenty of live rock, moderate to high lighting and a sand or rubble substrate in which it can hide. They may also settle in the live rock where they will attach themselves in a crevice. Be sure not to include incompatible species of fish that may attack the anemone.
The diet should include small pieces of fish or mussel, brine or mysis shrimp and other frozen meaty foods that are marine in origin. Approximate Purchase Size When Fully Expanded: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2" or larger