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Rock Flower Anemone
Rock Flower Anemones (Phymanthus spp.) are colourful, relatively compact anemones prized for their vibrant oral discs, contrasting tentacles and huge variety of patterns. From fluorescent greens and oranges to reds, purples and multicoloured specimens, no two need look quite the same.
Compared with many larger hosting anemones, Rock Flowers are generally less prone to roaming once they have found a suitable position, making them an attractive choice for mixed reef aquariums.
Care Guide
Care Level: Easy–Moderate
Lighting: Low–Moderate
PAR: Approx. 50–150
Flow: Low–Moderate, indirect
Placement: Rockwork or sand/rock interface
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Feeding: Photosynthetic; benefits from occasional meaty foods
Growth: Slow
Maximum Size: Commonly around 10–15 cm, depending on specimen
Recommended Parameters
Temperature: 24–26°C
Salinity: 1.025–1.026 SG
Alkalinity: 7.5–9 dKH
Calcium: 400–450 ppm
Magnesium: 1250–1400 ppm
Nitrate: 2–15 ppm
Phosphate: 0.03–0.10 ppm
Rock Flower Anemones typically like to bury their foot securely into a crevice or beneath the edge of the rockwork, while keeping their oral disc exposed to the light. Avoid repeatedly moving one once it has attached and selected its preferred position.
Leave some clearance from neighbouring corals, as direct contact can cause stinging. Small portions of mysis, finely chopped seafood or other suitable marine foods can occasionally be offered to supplement photosynthesis.
With their compact size and incredible range of colours, Rock Flower Anemones can make an impressive addition to the lower areas of a reef aquarium.
Colour, pattern, size and expansion vary naturally between individual specimens and under different aquarium lighting.
1 rocklower anemone
Rock Flower Anemone
Rock Flower Anemones (Phymanthus spp.) are colourful, relatively compact anemones prized for their vibrant oral discs, contrasting tentacles and huge variety of patterns. From fluorescent greens and oranges to reds, purples and multicoloured specimens, no two need look quite the same.
Compared with many larger hosting anemones, Rock Flowers are generally less prone to roaming once they have found a suitable position, making them an attractive choice for mixed reef aquariums.
Care Guide
Care Level: Easy–Moderate
Lighting: Low–Moderate
PAR: Approx. 50–150
Flow: Low–Moderate, indirect
Placement: Rockwork or sand/rock interface
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Feeding: Photosynthetic; benefits from occasional meaty foods
Growth: Slow
Maximum Size: Commonly around 10–15 cm, depending on specimen
Recommended Parameters
Temperature: 24–26°C
Salinity: 1.025–1.026 SG
Alkalinity: 7.5–9 dKH
Calcium: 400–450 ppm
Magnesium: 1250–1400 ppm
Nitrate: 2–15 ppm
Phosphate: 0.03–0.10 ppm
Rock Flower Anemones typically like to bury their foot securely into a crevice or beneath the edge of the rockwork, while keeping their oral disc exposed to the light. Avoid repeatedly moving one once it has attached and selected its preferred position.
Leave some clearance from neighbouring corals, as direct contact can cause stinging. Small portions of mysis, finely chopped seafood or other suitable marine foods can occasionally be offered to supplement photosynthesis.
With their compact size and incredible range of colours, Rock Flower Anemones can make an impressive addition to the lower areas of a reef aquarium.
Colour, pattern, size and expansion vary naturally between individual specimens and under different aquarium lighting.