Magnificent Sea Anemone

Magnificent Sea Anemone

Heteractis magnifica

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Min Tank Size

125 gal

Max Size

39.4"

Temperature

75–81°F

pH Range

8.1–8.4

Lifespan

10-50+ years

Diet

Omnivore

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Overview

The Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica) is a advanced saltwater species known for its purple, green, blue (vivid) coloration. Most colorful. On rock.

Origin & Appearance

Origin: Indo-Pacific.

Colors: Purple, Green, Blue (vivid).

Body Shape: Anemone (column + tentacles). Typical adult dimensions: 100.0 x 80.0 x 50.0.

Sexual Dimorphism: N/A; colonial.

Tank & Water Requirements

Min Tank Size125 gallons
Temperature7581°F
pH Range8.18.4
Water Hardness (GH)dKH 8-12
Bioloadmedium
Oxygen Demandmedium
Plant Safeyes
Aquarium PositionOn rock

Behavior & Activity

Sessile but mobile; very large tentacles sway dramatically in current; slowly relocates if conditions are wrong; stings nearby corals

Speed: 3/100Aggression: 3/10diurnal

Breeding

Splits asexually

Common Diseases

💊 Bleaching💊 deflation💊 wandering

Expert Notes

Most colorful; very demanding

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