Rose Phantom Anemone (Crucifer Anemone)
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Colour Form: Intense Pink with Elegant Grey-Tipped Tentacles
Water Conditions: 24-26°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Actiniidae
Lighting: Moderate to High
Supplements: Amino Acids, Trace Elements, Iodine
Water Flow: Moderate
Placement: Sandbed or Rockwork
Overview
The Rose Phantom Anemone is a rare and ethereal anemone, displaying striking pink tentacles that fade into delicate grey tips, creating an elegant and mysterious aura in any reef tank. Its soft yet intense coloration shifts beautifully under reef lighting, making it a highly desirable specimen for collectors. The unique contrast between its deep pink body and shadowy grey accents gives it a phantom-like elegance, adding a sense of depth and luxury to any reef display.
Care & Feeding
The Rose Phantom Anemone flourishes under moderate to high lighting and prefers a moderate water flow, which enhances its graceful, flowing movement while maintaining its vibrant colour. While it relies primarily on photosynthesis, occasional feedings of mysis shrimp, finely chopped seafood, or specialized anemone diets will help promote growth and sustain its intense pink hues.
To preserve its vivid coloration and overall health, maintaining stable water parameters is essential.
Optimal Parameters
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 380-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Nitrate (NO3): 5-15 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.03-0.08 ppm
Placement
The Rose Phantom Anemone can be placed on the sandbed or securely attached to rockwork, allowing it to settle in a location where it receives optimal flow and lighting. As with most anemones, it should be given ample space to prevent potential stings to nearby corals or invertebrates.
With its graceful movement, soft yet bold colours, and striking contrast, the Rose Phantom Anemone is an extraordinary centrepiece, perfect for those looking to add an exclusive and elegant touch to their reef aquarium!