Percula Clownfish Carpet Anemone

Percula host only heteractis magnifica the magnificent sea anemone stichodactyla gigantea the giant carpet anemone heractis crispa sebae anemone and stichodactyla mertensii merten s carpet anemone.

Percula clownfish carpet anemone.

Leathery sebae sea anemone heteractis crispa magnificent sea anemone h. Associated with clownfish some anemones offer a symbiotic relationship which benefits both animals. The clownfish species are named because of their vibrant color patterns reminiscent of the face paint of a circus clown. The anemones true percula clownfish are normally associated with in the sea are the sebae heteractis crispa ritteri heteractis magnifica and giant carpet stichodactyla gigantea.

Percula true percula clown anemonefish amphiprion percula clownfish. Magnifica giant carpet sea anemone stichodactyla gigantea merten s carpet sea anemone s. There are many species of clownfish which are all anemonefish fish that live in symbiosis within the tentacles of an anemone. Unfortunately these are generally not great choices for the average enthusiast.

Mike fishlore admin social media. The clownfish anemone compatibility chart on this page lists some of the various anemone species along with compatible clownfish species that they can form a symbiotic relationship with. Stichodactyla gigantea commonly known as the giant carpet anemone is a species of sea anemone that lives in the indo pacific area. Updated august 12 2019 author.

Anemones are a whimsical sea creature with a stunning display of color and entertainment. Like other clownfishes also known as anemonefishes it often lives in association with sea anemones. Percula is associated specifically with heteractis magnifica and stichodactyla gigantea and as larvae use chemical cues released from the anemones. In the wild a.

Clownfish anemone compatibility chart. Anemones provide protection to clownfish and the clownfish return the favor by bringing them food and keeping them clean by eating any debris or left over. Amphiprion perideraion pink skunk is a commonly available clownfish but i find it not to be very popular with most hobbyists. Haddon s carpet anemone can be identified by their thick central column with large pedal disc very short stubby tentacles and tentacle free oral area and attains a diameter of almost 2 feet in diameter in the ocean.

It can be kept in an aquarium but is a very challenging species to keep alive and healthy for more than 3 5 years.