Saltwater Green Carpet

However carpet anemones require your aquarium to be well maintained.

Saltwater green carpet. Haddon s carpet anemone green stichodactyla haddoni starting at 139 99 in stock tube anemone ceriathus sp starting at 49 99 in stock rock flower anemone epicystis crucifer starting at 11 99 sebae anemone heteractis crispa starting at 24 99 haddon s carpet anemone metallic green. In fact it shows that an aquarium is well balanced and healthy and the cultivation of macroalgae forms is actually beneficial. Simply magnificent they make a gorgeous centrepiece in a saltwater aquarium. The green carpet anemone nbsp stichodactyla gigantea also known as haddon s anemone is best kept on a soft substrate bottom.

They require a large aquarium since carpet anemones get large over time. Recommended for the expert aquarist the marine or reef aquarium must have excellent water conditions a moderate current level and very strong lighting. Saddle carpet anemones have short blunt tentacles with a very potent sting and can be distinguished from their close relatives stichodactyla gigantea and stichodactyla mertensii by the lack of any coloration spots or markings on the underside of the anemone and down its column. The cure for green hair algae is the same as the prevention.

Starve it into oblivion. The appearance and growth of algae in an aquarium is not bad it s just the natural order of things. This is one of the larger anemone species. This is nota gigantea.

Like many anemones the green carpet makes an excellent host for most types of clownfish forming a symbiotic relationship. Saltwater aquarium carpet anemone are fascinating creatures and highly sought after by hobbyists. Green hair algae require not only light but also nitrate and phosphate to survive. It only becomes a problem when the algae is allowed to grow out of control and cover everything in the tank.

Without a doubt they are one of the most colorful of the clown hosting anemones. Colors include bright green red lime green blue white and can even be striped. Once green hair alga has a foothold in a saltwater aquarium it can soon cover everything in your tank if prompt measures are not taken.