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Bubble-Tip Anemone
IntermediateEntacmaea quadricolor
A popular anemone whose tentacle tips swell into rounded bubbles. A classic clownfish host and, among host anemones, relatively easy to keep.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
24〜27℃
Lifespan
Decades with proper care
Size
10-30cm diameter
Humidity
—（海水飼育）
Diet
Photosynthesis + feeding (fish, shrimp, prepared food)
About
The bubble-tip anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor, BTA) is widely distributed across Indo-Pacific reefs and is named for the rounded, bulbous swellings that form near the tips of its tentacles. It comes in many colors-rose-red, green, brown-with the red rose BTA forms being especially prized. It hosts many clownfish species, including ocellaris, tomato, and clarkii clowns, and watching this symbiosis is a major reason for its popularity among marine aquarists. It is among the hardier, more keepable host anemones, but because the zooxanthellae in its tentacles photosynthesize, it needs moderate-to-strong lighting (around 150+ PAR), moderate random flow, and clean water. Feeding minced fish or shrimp once or twice a week keeps it thriving, and it may split to multiply. It can move and is prone to being drawn into wavemaker intakes, so fit guards. It stings, so position it where it will not contact other corals.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Basic Info
Origin
Coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific
Lifespan
Decades with proper care
Size
10-30cm diameter
Temperature
24〜27℃
Humidity
—（海水飼育）
Diet
Photosynthesis + feeding (fish, shrimp, prepared food)
Care Guide
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: br-choku editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Entacmaea quadricolor (Rüppell & Leuckart, 1828)
Authority databases: Wikipedia
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listed
刺胞動物・イソギンチャク目(Actiniaria)。イシサンゴ目(Scleractinia)でないためCITES非掲載。特定外来生物にも非該当。刺胞毒あり、他サンゴとの接触に注意。
Sources: DOC NZ / CITES-listed corals(Actiniaria 非掲載) / CITES Appendices
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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