Condylactis Anemone (Condylactis gigantea) Care Guide
A hardy Caribbean anemone with thick tentacles tipped in pink, purple, or green. One of the easiest anemones to keep. Does NOT typically host clownfish (which are Indo-Pacific).
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Overview
Condylactis gigantea is a species in the family Actiniidae. A hardy Caribbean anemone with thick tentacles tipped in pink, purple, or green. One of the easiest anemones to keep. Does NOT typically host clownfish (which are Indo-Pacific). More affordable and more commonly available than Indo-Pacific species.
Taxonomy
- Family: Actiniidae
- Genus: Condylactis
- Scientific name: Condylactis gigantea
- Other names: Haitian Anemone, Giant Golden Anemone
- Origin: Caribbean, Western Atlantic
Habitat
Condylactis gigantea is a large anemone of shallow reefs and seagrass in the Caribbean and western Atlantic. It hosts symbiotic algae and captures prey with stinging tentacles; it does not reliably host Indo-Pacific clownfish and may sting or catch nearby fish.
Tank requirements
- Minimum tank volume: 100 L
- Temperature: 24-27 °C
- pH: 8.1-8.4
- Salinity: SG 1.024-1.026
- KH: 8-12 dKH
- Water flow: moderate
- Adult size: 15-30 cm
- Lifespan: 10-30 years
- Difficulty: beginner
Diet
Classified as carnivore. Recommended feeding frequency: 1-2x weekly. In captivity, offer a varied diet appropriate to the species — quality prepared foods supplemented with frozen or live items of suitable size.
Compatibility
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Position in tank: bottom
- Compatible tank mates: Most Reef Fish
- Avoid with: Corals, Powerheads
Reef compatibility
Generally classified as reef-safe with caution: may disturb other sessile invertebrates, sting neighbouring corals or prey on small ornamental shrimps, so placement and tankmates need consideration.