white carpet anemone::Percula, or dascyllus trimaculatus white carpet anemone

white carpet anemone

white carpet anemone

white carpet anemone::Percula, or dascyllus trimaculatus.
The white carpet anemone requires a tank with strong high quality lighting and good water movement.
The aquarium should provide both sandy and rocky locations to provide adequate habitat for this species.
The white carpet anemone may prefer one location more than the other and will move about the tank until it finds the location of its choice.
This species has a potent sting and may harm corals and other anemones as it moves about the aquarium.
The addition of a clownfish to the aquarium will immediately help with acclimation of this species providing it with a steady food supply.
Once acclimated, white carpet anemones should be fed a diet of fish, shrimp, and other meaty foods.
More information: be careful with this species as this colorful anemone has a potent sting and is venomous.
It is one of the few anemones that can cause a severe reaction in humans, so keeping one requires great care in handling.
This species is very difficult to keep and should only be attempted by expert marine aquarist, zoo, or marine research institutions.
white carpet anemone::The stress of being shipped and moved between
numerous holding tanks puts a great strain on these creatures and not
all will do well or survive even with our best attempts white carpet
anemone