How difficult is it to keep Orange Ball Anemone (Pseudocorynactis)?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Orange Ball Anemone (Pseudocorynactis)?

The ideal temperature for Orange Ball Anemone (Pseudocorynactis) is 24〜26℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the typical price for Orange Ball Anemone (Pseudocorynactis)?

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

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Orange Ball Anemone (Pseudocorynactis)

Q: What should I feed Orange Ball Anemone (Pseudocorynactis)?

Orange Ball Anemone (Pseudocorynactis) feeds on: Catches zooplankton and small crustaceans with tentacles spread at night. In the aquarium it needs target feeding with chopped seafood and similar items.. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Intermediate

Pseudocorynactis spp.

A corallimorph whose tentacles end in bright orange or white balls. It opens its disc at night and catches prey with those ball tips. It builds no skeleton.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

24〜26℃

Diet

Catches zooplankton and small crustaceans with tentacles spread at night. In the aquarium it needs target feeding with chopped seafood and similar items.

About

Pseudocorynactis is a corallimorph genus in the family Corallimorphidae, erected by den Hartog in 1980. Related to the stony corals, it builds no calcareous skeleton. Its tentacles end in swollen balls that glow bright orange or white, which is why it is traded as the orange ball anemone. By day it contracts into rock crevices and under overhangs; at night it spreads its disc and tentacles to catch zooplankton and small crustaceans, and it is known for swallowing prey large relative to its own size. WoRMS currently recognises only two valid species, P. caribbeorum and P. tuberculata; the former P. globulifera and P. caboverdensis have been moved to Corynactis and P. hoplites to Paracorynactis, so the trade name alone does not identify the species. Having no skeleton, it is not covered by the CITES coral listings.

Source: WoRMS

Temperature & humidity for the Orange Ball Anemone (Pseudocorynactis)

The ideal temperature for the Orange Ball Anemone (Pseudocorynactis) is 24〜26℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Tropical rocky and coral reefs, hidden in crevices and under overhangs.

Temperature

24〜26℃

Diet

Catches zooplankton and small crustaceans with tentacles spread at night. In the aquarium it needs target feeding with chopped seafood and similar items.