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Long Tentacle Anemone
Macrodactyla doreensis
Also known as: macrodactyla doreensis, LTA, corkscrew anemone, sand anemone
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Large anemone that prefers to bury its column in sandy substrate with tentacles spread above. Needs deep sand bed. Wanders less than BTA when well-fed and placed correctly. Host for several clownfish species.
CARE
Intermediate
AGGRESSION
High
MAX SIZE
12-24"
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· Tank needs 3 more months of maturity
🌟 DISPLAY ANIMAL — kept for beauty and behavior
🌊 WATER PARAMS
ParamStatusIdeal
TemperatureOK (78.4)75–82 °F
SalinityOK (1.025)1.024–1.026 sg
pHOK (8.22)8.1–8.4
Nitrate NO₃⁻OK (8.0)0–10 ppm
Tank Compatibility
Ocellaris ClownfishCaution
Royal GrammaCompatible
Tailspot BlennyCompatible
Firefish GobyCompatible
Yellow TangCompatible
Six Line WrasseCompatible
Orchid DottybackCompatible
Torch CoralIncompatible
Hammer CoralIncompatible
Acropora SPSIncompatible
Duncan CoralIncompatible
Skunk Cleaner ShrimpCompatible
Turbo SnailCompatible
Blue Leg Hermit CrabCompatible