Pink Tip Anemone/Condy Anemone/Pink Caribbean Anemone
Condylactis gigantea
Care Level: Intermediate
Water Flow: Medium
Tank Conditions: 72-78 degrees F
SG 1.023-1.025
pH 8.1-8.4
dKh 8-12
Temperament: Aggressive
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Ideal Supplements: Iodine, Trace Elements
Origin: Western Atlantic
Family: Actiniidae
Light: High, does not need as much light as pacific counterparts though.
The Pink Tip Anemone, also known as the Haitian Reef Anemone, is found near Haiti, in lagoons or on inner reefs, as individuals, or loose groups. It is never found in connected clusters. It has a red column with long, tapering, pink-tipped tentacles. The tentacles may occasionally develop a bubble-like appearance. Generally it likes to bury the base in the sand or into the crevice of a rock for protection.
The Pink Tip Anemone requires strong light and should never be purchased if a good lighting system is not in place. It will do well in an aquarium with live rock and several crustaceans. Although an Anemone requires a reef environment, it is not the best suited for the reef aquarium. The Pink Tip Anemone moves around the tank and has a sting that can inflict grave damage to other anemones and corals. Do not include its natural predators such as the Red-Leg Hermit Crab.
The diet should include feedings of fish, mussels, shrimp, or other foods of this type.
It is uncommon for a clown to host a pink tip anemone although there have been reported cases.
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