Family

Common name: Carpet Anemones

Scientific name: Stichodactylidae

Stichodactylidae, commonly known as Carpet Anemones, are a family of sea anemones that are popular in the reefkeeping hobby for their vibrant colors and symbiotic relationships with clownfish. They are known for their large, flat, and sticky tentacles that resemble a carpet. These anemones require stable water conditions and strong lighting to thrive in captivity. They can be challenging to keep due to their sensitivity to changes in water quality and their potent sting, which can harm other tank inhabitants.

  1. Heteractis aurora EG-08
    Common name: Beaded sea anemone
    Scientific name: Heteractis aurora
  2. White Sebae Anemone - (Heteractis crispa)
    Common name: Sebae Anemone
    Scientific name: Heteractis crispa
  3. A Magnificent anemone, Heteractis magnifica, grows just under the low tide line in Raja Ampat. This area is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle due to its incredible marine biodiversity.
    Common name: Magnificent sea anemone
    Scientific name: Heteractis magnifica
  4.  clown fish (Amphiprion ocellaris) is hiding from predators in their sea anemones (Heteractis malu)
    Common name: Malu anemone
    Scientific name: Heteractis malu
  5. Stichodactyla gigantea - Giant carpet anemone and it's Anemone fish Clark's anemonefish - Amphiprion clarkii
    Common name: gigantic sea anemone
    Scientific name: Stichodactyla gigantea
  6. Green Carpet anemone - Stichodactyla haddoni
    Common name: Saddle anemone
    Scientific name: Stichodactyla haddoni
  7. Stichodactyla mertensii with Orange Anemonefish
    Common name: merten's carpet anemone
    Scientific name: Stichodactyla mertensii