Super popular reef item. Tank raised. Environmentally friendly!
Entacmaea quadricolor
The Rose Bubble Tip Anemone is a less common and more sought after form of the Bubble Tip Anemone. The Bubble Tip Anemone is usually found in coral rubble, or in solid reefs. Its pedal disc is usually attached deep within dead coral. It stretches its tentacles to become sweeper tentacles when hungry. Handle this invertebrate, and all Anemones, with care. They can sting other Anemones, as well as Corals.
In order for the RBTA to keep its bright coloration and bulb tips, it needs strong illumination supplied by metal halides, or intense florescent lighting of at least 6 watts per gallon. They require an aquarium of at least 30 gallons, as they can grow up to 12" across in the aquarium. It should be kept with a Clownfish for best results. At times, the tentacles may appear stringy; this may be due to insufficient light or the need for food. Its diet should include chopped fish, shrimp, or worms if a clownfish is not present.
