Description
A striking color morph of the Long Tentacle Anemone featuring a bright green oral disc with flowing tentacles tipped in gold or yellow. Under blue reef lighting, the fluorescent green coloration becomes extremely vibrant. Its long waving tentacles make it a favorite centerpiece and an excellent clownfish host.
Lighting
Moderate to strong lighting
(Requires quality reef lighting for best color and health)
Placement (Aquarium Zone)
Lower reef / sandbed
Prefers a deep sandbed where it can bury its foot securely near rock structures
Temperature
24–27°C (75–81°F)
Salinity
1.024–1.026 SG
pH
8.1–8.4
Alkalinity
8–10 dKH
(Stable parameters are essential)
Diet
Carnivore + photosynthetic
Benefits from occasional feeding:
Mysis shrimp
Krill
Chopped shrimp or seafood
Small silverside portions
Adult Size (up to)
~30–50 cm (12–20 inches) across when fully expanded
Care Level
Intermediate to advanced
(Needs mature, stable reef conditions)
Compatibility
Reef-safe with caution
Excellent clownfish host
Can sting nearby corals and sessile invertebrates
Requires generous spacing from corals
Avoid mixing with other anemone species in smaller systems
