Common name: Carpet Anemones

Stichodactyla is a genus of sea anemones commonly known as Carpet Anemones. They are popular in the reefkeeping hobby for their vibrant colors and symbiotic relationships with clownfish. These anemones require stable water conditions and strong lighting to thrive. They possess a potent sting, which can be harmful to other tank inhabitants. Carpet Anemones are known for their large, flat, and sticky tentacles, which give them their name. They are photosynthetic and host zooxanthellae, symbiotic algae that provide them with nutrients.

1. 
   Common name: gigantic sea anemone

   Scientific name: Stichodactyla gigantea
2. 
   Common name: Saddle anemone

   Scientific name: Stichodactyla haddoni
3. 
   Common name: merten's carpet anemone

   Scientific name: Stichodactyla mertensii