Tank setup
A minimum 80L aquarium suits Red Corn Anemone. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Red Corn Anemone, also known as a Flower or Rock Anemone, is a beautiful and hardy species, typically a deep red or maroon. Unlike hosting anemones, it is relatively stationary, preferring to bury its foot deep in the sand or a rock crevice. Its tentacles are short, beaded, and 'corn-like,' and it uses them to catch small prey from the water column. It is reef-safe with caution; while it doesn't move much, it has a potent sting and will eat any small shrimp or fish that blunders into it. It does not require the intense lighting of a Bubble Tip and is a good choice for 'nano' or lower-light systems.
Key traits
semi aggressive
small
easy
carnivore
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Red Corn Anemone healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Red Corn Anemone is carnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Red Corn Anemone is generally semi-aggressive. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized semi-aggressive tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Red Corn Anemone vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping invertebrates?
Invertebrates read water quality more sensitively than fish — condition and test rather than guess.
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