Saltwater
Giant carpet anemone
Stichodactyla gigantea
Stichodactylidae
Facts
Care
- Type
- Anemone
- Light
- High
- Flow
- Medium
- Placement
- On the sand
- Difficulty
- Demanding
Water values
Seen here
Seen in the wild in Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Madagascar, Micronesia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, and 7 more countries.
Tank mates
More about the species
About the species
Stichodactyla gigantea, commonly known as the giant carpet anemone, is a species of sea anemone that lives in the Hawaii, USA, North America, and Indo-Pacific area. It can be kept in an aquarium but is a very challenging species to keep alive and healthy for more than 3–5 years.
Other names
No other names.
