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.
- Common name: Beaded sea anemoneScientific name: Heteractis aurora
- Common name: Sebae AnemoneScientific name: Heteractis crispa
- Common name: Magnificent sea anemoneScientific name: Heteractis magnifica
- Common name: Malu anemoneScientific name: Heteractis malu
- Common name: gigantic sea anemoneScientific name: Stichodactyla gigantea
- Common name: Haddon's Carpet AnemoneScientific name: Stichodactyla haddoni
- Common name: merten's carpet anemoneScientific name: Stichodactyla mertensii