Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Not Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Western Atlantic Ocean: Caribbean, Bermuda to Brazil.
Size: 16 inches (40 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits lagoons and inner reefs and lives either singly or in loose groups near and on rocky crevices in depths from near the surface to 90 feet (30 m) and feeds upon small fishes, shrimp, mussels, and other small invertebrates.
General Husbandry: Requires bright light and hand feeding, e.g., raw fish pieces, shrimp, black worms, silversides, and is especially fond of mussel flesh with once a week feedings sufficing.
Does well in captivity if it has its own environment, as it should not be maintained with other species, especially Pacific Ocean anemones, nor even others in its own genus!
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Anthozoa
Order: Actiniaria
Family: Actiniidae
Genus: Condylactis
FYI: Will consume small urchins, small clams and ornamental shrimp and sting corals.
Condylactis anemones are not generally accepted by clownfish. They prefer sandy bottoms and are very sensitive to mishandling. It is a low priced anemone and not truly suited for use in the multi-organism environment associated with reef aquariums.
Experience Level: Intermediate
Diet: Photosynthetic/Carnivore
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Aquarium Environment: Fish-only aquarium
Coral Safe: With caution
Fish Safe: With caution
Invertebrate Safe: With caution
Acclimation Time: 30 minutes+
Aquarium Hardiness: Moderately difficult
Calcium (Ca): 380 - 430 mg/l
Alkalinity: 2.5 - 3.0 meq/l
Phosphate (PO4): <0.05 mg/l
Magnesium (Mg): approx. 1350 mg/l (relate to specific gravity)
Temperature Range: 68 - 79°F (20 - 26°C)
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons
Lighting: PAR 400+
Water Movement: WM 1 - 2
Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
pH: 8.0 - 8.4
Iodine/Trace Elements: Monitor/as necessary to maintain quality seawater.
