Crucifer Anemone Red Ultra

Crucifer Anemone Red Ultra

Macrodactyla doreensis (Crucifer Anemone)

Quick Stats

• Care Level: Moderate

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive (can sting neighboring corals)

• Colour Form: Intense deep red tentacles with a glowing ultra-bright appearance

• Water Conditions: 2427C, dKH 811, pH 8.08.4, sg 1.0241.026

• Family: Actiniidae

• Lighting: Moderate to High

• Supplements: Trace elements beneficial for anemone health

• Water Flow: Moderate, gentle flow preferred

• Placement: Bottom to mid-level substrate or rock

Overview

The Crucifer Anemone Red Ultra is a stunning, large-bodied anemone prized for its vibrant red coloration and ultra-bright tentacle tips. It adds a dramatic splash of color and movement to reef tanks and can host certain clownfish species, making it a sought-after specimen among marine hobbyists.

Known for its semi-aggressive nature, it uses potent nematocysts to defend its territory, so care must be taken in its placement away from vulnerable corals.

Care & Feeding

Requires stable water conditions and moderate to high lighting to maintain coloration and health. Feeding with meaty foods such as mysis shrimp or marine plankton enhances growth and vibrancy.

Regular monitoring is recommended to prevent stress from water parameter fluctuations or insufficient feeding.

Optimal Parameters

• Alkalinity (dKH): 811

• Calcium (Ca): 400450 ppm

• Magnesium (Mg): 12501350 ppm

• Nitrate (NO): <5 ppm

• Phosphate (PO): <0.03 ppm

Placement

Place on stable substrate or low rockwork with moderate water flow that provides gentle movement of tentacles. Avoid direct strong currents that may cause retraction or damage.

Reef Gem Crucifer Anemone Red Ultra

A vivid and captivating anemone that brings intense color and life to any marine aquarium, perfect for dedicated reefkeepers seeking a spectacular centerpiece.