Anemonia Viridis

[GrouperGenius]

Anybody familiar with this type of anemone? I used to find them as a kid in the Mediterranian. I would like to keep 1 or 2 in a tank, but I can't find much info on the web as far as their needs. Water temp and such.

 

[ozadars]

They are quite hardy but they have a really strong sting and may catch fish.

 

[GrouperGenius]

Do they need cool water or is 78-80F fine for them? I do remember their stinging ability.:eek2: But they are such a good looking anemone and I have never seen one here in any of the LFS.

 

[GrouperGenius]

Finally figured out how to post a pic....

 

[wicked_NaCl_h2o]

wow, thats a nice website you got that picture from..finally I know what kind of species of anemone I have in my ten gallon tank. Its a Anthopleura kurogane, thanks for posting that picture. Good luck on getting that anemone you have a picture of, its beautiful.

Try googling the information on the anemone.

 

[ozadars]

They can tolerate high temperatures as they live very close to the shores. I saw a dozen of them at a lfs yesterday but since I am from Turkey you can even collect them your own over here easily.

 

[GrouperGenius]

Thanks ozadars. I talked to my favorite fish store here and he said he could get them.

 

[GSMguy]

Fish eaters be careful,

 

[GrouperGenius]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11375949#post11375949 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
Fish eaters be careful,

Yep. They'll be in their own tank if I get them.