The Entacmaea quadricolor, commonly known as the Bubble Tip Anemone, is a popular choice among marine aquarium enthusiasts due to its vibrant pink coloration and dynamic tentacle movement. This small-sized specimen is suitable for hobbyists with established reef tanks.
Care Level: Moderate care is required to maintain optimal health. This species thrives in stable water conditions with consistent parameters.
Feeding: While capable of deriving nutrition through photosynthesis via its symbiotic zooxanthellae, supplemental feeding with meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or finely chopped seafood 1-2 times per week is recommended to promote growth and vibrancy.
Compatibility & Reef Safety: Entacmaea quadricolor is generally reef safe with caution. It can host clownfish and is compatible with many reef-safe fish and invertebrates. However, care should be taken to provide adequate space as its tentacles can sting neighbouring corals.
Lighting & Water Flow: Moderate to high lighting is essential to support its photosynthetic needs. Water flow should be moderate, providing gentle to moderate currents that allow tentacles to sway without being damaged.
Placement: Position the anemone on live rock with enough space around it to expand fully without touching other corals. Placement near moderate lighting zones is ideal.
Tank Requirements: A minimum tank size of 75 litres (20 gallons) is recommended to provide sufficient space and stable water parameters.
Origin: Not Provided.
Maximum Size: Typically grows up to 15 cm in diameter.
