Stichodactyla gigantea (giant carpet anemone)
Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:22 pm
We got in a shipment of these guys on accident and we don't really have the facilities to be able to keep them for too lengthy an amount of time. These specimens are brown in color, have a tight 'mouth', and seem to be doing ok for the time being. Keep in mind that this species is even more difficult than Heteractis magnifica (aka ritteri anemone), so it will take a good deal of work. I ask anyone that has a good stable system (and looking for a rarer/more difficult anemone--even more rare for this species to be healthy) to take a look at these guys. I hate to see something happen to these incredible anemones. This species needs very high lighting (one of the few that necessarily demands it), no lower than a 250w metal halide, 400w preferred. Surprisingly, this species also appreciates gentle high flow rates. Honestly, very few people ever have luck with them, so the odds are already against them.
Thanks,
Andrew
Edit--I guess that I should have mentioned that they are $39.99 each and are approx 4-5 inches in diameter as of now.
Thanks,
Andrew
Edit--I guess that I should have mentioned that they are $39.99 each and are approx 4-5 inches in diameter as of now.