Ultra Red & Yellow Rock Flower Anemone (WYSIWYG)
$79.99
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Ultra Red & Yellow Rock Flower Anemone (WYSIWYG)
$79.99
rock flower anemone (Phymanthus crucifer) is a vibrant, hardy, and beginner-friendly marine invertebrate native to the shallow waters of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and West Indies.
Key Physical Features
- Appearance: Disk-shaped with a central mouth and up to 200 short, beaded, smooth, or serrated tentacles.
- Size: Typically grows to 1 to 4 inches in home aquariums (and up to 8 inches in the wild).
- Colors: Found in a wide array of neon patterns, including orange, green, pink, and purple, with "ultra" color morphs commanding higher prices.
Aquarium Care & Requirements
- Tank Size: Can be kept in nano tanks or larger reef systems (a minimum of 20 gallons is generally recommended for stability).
- Lighting: Moderate lighting (roughly 75 to 250 PAR).
- Water Flow: Moderate, indirect water movement.
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Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 75°F – 80°F (24°C – 27°C)
- Salinity: 1.024 – 1.026
- pH: 8.1 – 8.4
- Alkalinity: 7 – 10 dKH, Calcium: 380 – 450 ppm, Magnesium: 1250 – 1350 ppm.
- Placement: They prefer to anchor their foot in a sandy substrate or rock crevice with their oral disc exposed. Unlike bubble-tip anemones, they tend to stay put once they find a comfortable spot.