Condylactis Anemone ( Condylactis gigantea )

Feed frequently also with various meaty treats (fish, krill, shrimp). often call Flowers of the sea? Hardly. Most anemones are marine; but they are definitely animals, just a step or two up from the "tissue-grade" life that is the sponges, phylum Porifera. The trade in these stinging-celled animals is brisk, and well it should be; many species are reasonably available and hardy, undemanding aquarium fare. This series offers an overview of aquatic life natural history, and captive care. This installment deals with the polypoid cnidarians (coelenterates) we call anemones.

Diet: Carnivore.

Behavior: The Condylactis gigantea is generally aggressive toward other tankmates.

Water parameters: Keep water quality high (SG 1.023 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78 F).

Care: Many consider the Condylactis gigantea a medium-maintenance specimen.

Origin: The Condylactis Anemone is commonly collected from the Caribbean.

Color: The Condylactis Anemone has a brown, tan, cream color.

Feeding: It likes to eat filter feeding invert food, Mysis Shrimp, micro-plankton a few times per week, when open. Likes to have very small bits of raw shrimp or silversides..

Lighting: Has strong lighting needs.Symbiotic algae zooxanthellae are hosted within this organism.

Water flow: The Condy Anemone, Atlantic Anemone, Haitian Anemone requires intermediate water flow.

** Information extracted from marinedepot.com