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SALT WATER
- Invertebrate - Anemone
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Long Tentacle Anemone Macrodactyla doreensis
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Long Tentacle Anemone (Macrodactyla doreensis)
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| Aliases: Corkscrew Anemone, Sand Anemone, Red Base Anemone |
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Family: Actiniidae
Maximum Size:
Diameter - 21 inches
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Stamina: Moderately Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Substrate
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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A fairly easy to keep Anemone and can be quite an attractive one. It enjoys burrowing into the substrate, so provide a good depth with some rockwork for it to wedge under. It will move about the tank until it finds a spot it likes, so expect that to happen and do not disturb it too much in the process. Clownfish will help it to acclimate such as Clarkii, Pink Skunk, Maroon and Tomato clowns. |
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The Long Tentacle Anemone (Macrodactyla doreensis) is sometimes called a Corkscrew Anemone, a Sand Anemone, or a Red Base Anemone. It belongs to the family named Actiniidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 21 inches in diameter, the Long Tentacle Anemone is semi-aggressive in nature and moderately hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the substrate. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Macrodactyla doreensis in general should have standard (3 watts/gallon) light to thrive. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.4, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include a deep substrate, porous live rock, and rockwork structure.
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salt water
Vertebrates
