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Mertensi Carpet Anemone - Stichodactyla mertensii

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Mertensi Carpet Anemone - Stichodactyla mertensii
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Mertensi Carpet Anemone - Stichodactyla mertensii

Mertens’ anemone likes to attach to rocks and rubble. Handle this species with gloves, as it has a powerful sting. Very large specimens should be handled with shoulder length gloves since the skin on the underside of your arms is more susceptible. This species is very aggressive, so give a minimum of a foot of space between a fully inflated Mertens’ carpet anemone and any other anemones and corals. Feed at least weekly with chunks of frozen silversides, shrimp, squid, and other meaty foods for large carnivores. A healthy specimen will have a tightly closed mouth and will be very sticky.

They do best with a clown to host (ocellaris and percula, among others). Without a clown to host, supplemental feeding is required.

Size is 4-7 inch

Color may vary

Merten's Carpet Anemone
Scientific Name Stichodactyla mertensii 
Reef Compatible Yes 
Care Level Easy
Disposition Aggressive  
Minimum Tank Size 60 gallons 
Mature Size 26 inches 
Placement in tank Low 
Light Level High  
Water Flow Medium  
Diet Carnivore  
Range Indo-Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean 
Size Class
14

COLORS WILL VARY FROM REDS TO GREENS

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