Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Not Reef Tank Suitable
Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank
Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean
Size: 2 inches (5 cm)
Natural Environment: Lives singly on the shell of hermit crabs, such as those in the Dardanus genus, which are found in bays, coves and harbors at shallow depths.
Aquarium Suitability: Not individually collected for the trade, yet may show up attached to a hermit crab, such as mentioned above. Nevertheless, these small anemones are usually far-gone by the time hermit crabs of this genus make it to market. If available, would require once a week feeding of meaty foods.
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Anthozoa
Order: Actiniaria
Family: Hormathiidae
Genus: Calliactis
FYI: Has a temperature range of 72 to 83°F (22 - 28°C).
Shown here for identification only and truly a species better left in the wild.
