Description
A beautiful long tentacle anemone with a purple to violet oral disc and flowing extended tentacles, sometimes with green or cream highlights. Tentacles are long, graceful, and sway heavily in current. Known for hosting clownfish and becoming a dramatic centerpiece in reef aquariums.
Lighting
Moderate to strong lighting
(Needs quality reef lighting for long-term health)
Placement (Aquarium Zone)
Lower reef / sandbed
Prefers to bury its foot deeply into soft sand 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
(Stability is critical)
Diet
Carnivore + photosynthetic
Benefits from occasional feeding:
Mysis shrimp
Silversides (small portions)
Krill
Chopped seafood
Adult Size (up to)
~30–50 cm (12–20 inches) across when fully expanded
Care Level
Intermediate to advanced
(Needs mature, stable aquarium conditions)
Compatibility
Reef-safe with caution
Can host clownfish species
May sting nearby corals and sessile invertebrates
Needs plenty of personal space due to movement and tentacle reach
Avoid mixing with other anemone species in smaller tanks
