Solar Storm Anemone (Crucifer Anemone)
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Colour Form: Soft Grey Body with Vibrant Yellow and Fiery Red Mouth
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 Solar Storm Anemone is a rare and breathtaking anemone, featuring a soft grey base contrasted by a vibrant yellow and fiery red mouth. This unique coloration gives it the appearance of a cosmic explosion, making it a truly exceptional centrepiece for any reef aquarium. As the tentacles sway with the current, the intense contrast of colors creates a mesmerizing visual effect, making this anemone a must-have for collectors seeking something truly extraordinary.
Care & Feeding
The Solar Storm Anemone thrives in moderate to high lighting and prefers a moderate water flow, allowing it to extend and display its brilliant coloration while maintaining a healthy structure. While primarily photosynthetic, it benefits from occasional feedings of mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or finely chopped seafood, which help to sustain its vibrant colors and overall health.
To preserve its intense color contrast and striking appearance, 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 Solar Storm Anemone should be placed on the sandbed or securely attached to rockwork, where it can find a stable position with ideal flow and lighting conditions. As with all anemones, it requires adequate space to prevent its tentacles from stinging nearby corals.
With its celestial blend of colors, hypnotic movement, and extreme rarity, the Solar Storm Anemone is a stunning addition to high-end reef tanks, offering an unparalleled visual impact and a truly cosmic presence in any marine aquarium!