How long does an anemone live

[kenyacat]

I have had a sebae anemone for about 2 years now. When we first got him accidentally (was supposed to be a bubble tip) he was small and bleached. Since then we have had to upgrade from our 30 gallon to a 75 gallon just to have room for him. I would say that his is about 12", if not more. He has two false percula clowns that have hosted with him.

At this point, we are wondering if he will get bigger and how long will he live? He is the highlight of our tank as corals are too expensive. We are also concerned about the other inhabitants of the tank if he would die.

 

[davocean]

I've heard from 50-100 years, and some say indefinite, though that often gets debated.
I had my Sebae(crispa) for almost 6 years till I had to sell that system, and nem went w/ tank.

 

[davocean]

Oh, and as for size, mine was about 2' at it's largest diameter.

 

[Toddrtrex]

I have heard what Davocean has.

My oldest is one of my Haddonis, which has been in my care for about 11 years now.

 

[username in use]

Ive read there is evidence of some wild anemone's being a few hundred years old.