{"product_id":"green-long-tentacle-anemone","title":"Green Long Tentacle Anemone - Macrodactyla doreensis","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Long Tentacle Anemone (Macrodactyla doreensis)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Long Tentacle Anemone is an attractive marine anemone admired for its long flowing tentacles, bright green colouration and natural movement in the reef aquarium. When settled, it can become a beautiful feature animal for mature marine systems, especially when provided with a suitable sandbed, stable water quality and enough space away from corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Long Tentacle Anemone, Long Tentacle Anemone, LTA, Corkscrew Anemone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacrodactyla doreensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnemone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge fleshy anemone with a broad oral disc, long flowing tentacles and a pedal disc that prefers to anchor into sand or rubble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong Tentacle Anemones are found across Indo-Pacific marine habitats, often in sandy lagoonal areas, reef margins and soft substrate zones where they can bury their foot and extend their tentacles into gentle to moderate water movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 24–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Range: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity: SG 1.024–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity: 7–10 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium: 400–450 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium: 1250–1350 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate: Low but detectable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhosphate: Low but detectable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMEDIUM TO HIGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Long Tentacle Anemone requires suitable reef lighting to support its symbiotic zooxanthellae. It can adapt to moderate to strong lighting, but sudden increases in intensity should be avoided. Gradual light acclimation is recommended when introducing it to a new aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLOW TO MEDIUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide gentle to moderate, indirect flow that allows the tentacles to move naturally without being constantly blasted. Harsh direct flow may cause the anemone to retract, detach or move in search of a more suitable position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace on a sandbed or sandy area close to rockwork, where the anemone can bury its foot securely into the substrate. Avoid placing directly on sharp rockwork and allow plenty of space from corals, as it may move until it finds suitable light, flow and attachment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament \/ Aggression:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Long Tentacle Anemone has a strong sting and can damage nearby corals or sessile invertebrates if it expands or moves into them. Provide generous spacing and avoid placing it close to delicate SPS, soft corals or LPS corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotosynthetic, but benefits from feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis anemone receives much of its energy from light through its symbiotic zooxanthellae, but occasional feeding can support health and growth. Suitable foods include small pieces of mysis, krill, chopped prawn, mussel and other marine meaty foods. Feed sparingly and avoid oversized portions or overfeeding, as this can affect water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a stable, mature marine aquarium, Green Long Tentacle Anemone can grow steadily and expand significantly once settled. Healthy growth depends on stable salinity, suitable lighting, gentle flow and good water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requirements or Care Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Long Tentacle Anemone is best suited to a mature aquarium with stable parameters, a suitable sandbed and protected equipment. Cover wavemakers and powerheads before introduction, as wandering anemones can be injured by exposed pumps. Avoid sudden changes in salinity, temperature or lighting, and never force the foot from the substrate once attached. A healthy specimen should be responsive, inflated, firmly attached and have a closed mouth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate reefkeepers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability can vary depending on colour intensity, supplier naming and season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the anemone you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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