How difficult is it to keep Curlycue Anemone?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Curlycue Anemone?

The ideal temperature for Curlycue Anemone is 24〜27℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What should I feed Curlycue Anemone?

Curlycue Anemone feeds on: Photosynthesis via zooxanthellae plus meaty foods. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Curlycue Anemone?

The price of Curlycue Anemone varies significantly depending on variety, size, and individual quality. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Curlycue Anemone

Beginner

Bartholomea annulata

One of the commonest sea anemones on Caribbean reefs. It is recognised by its translucent, corkscrew-twisted tentacles, favours soft sediment and seagrass beds, and frequently hosts commensal cleaner shrimps.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

24〜27℃

Diet

Photosynthesis via zooxanthellae plus meaty foods

About

Bartholomea annulata is an anemone in the family Aiptasiidae, ranging from the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico into the western North Atlantic. It is one of the commonest anemones on Caribbean reefs, and its English names ringed anemone and corkscrew anemone refer to the long, spirally twisted tentacles marked with rings of nematocyst batteries. It is not brightly coloured but is a ghostly, pale translucent animal, and that translucence and tentacle form are its appeal. It prefers soft sediment and areas with seaweed or seagrass over hard rock, so it suits a planted refugium better than the display tank. Cleaner shrimps such as Pedersen shrimp often live with it. It is easy to keep, but the family also contains Aiptasia, and like that genus it can multiply to the point where removal is difficult, so its spread must be managed.

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Temperature & humidity for the Curlycue Anemone

The ideal temperature for the Curlycue Anemone is 24〜27℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Western North Atlantic (Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, West Indies)

Temperature

24〜27℃

Diet

Photosynthesis via zooxanthellae plus meaty foods

Care Guide

Lighting

It carries zooxanthellae, so moderate lighting is enough; intense light is not required.

Care Specifications

Water Temp.: 24–27℃
Specific Gravity: 1.023–1.025
Salinity: 33–35 ppt

Light: Medium (PAR 50-150)Flow: MediumPlacement: Bottom

Sources: Wikipedia: Reef aquarium (water parameters) / AlgaeBarn: Six Unusual Sea Anemones / WoRMS

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Bartholomea annulata (Le Sueur, 1817)

Synonyms: Actinia annulata, Actinia solifera, Aiptasia annulata, Aiptasia annulata var. solifera, Aiptasia arrulata, Aiptasia solifera, Bartholomea solifera, Batholomea annulata

Authority databases: WoRMS

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listed

Cnidarian sea anemone (Actiniaria, Aiptasiidae). Not listed by CITES because it is not in the stony coral order (Scleractinia). Not designated as a specified invasive species. Like Aiptasia in the same family it reproduces readily; manage its spread in the aquarium.

Sources: DOC NZ / CITES-listed corals (taxon not listed) / CITES Appendices

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.