Heteractis malu

(Haddon & Shackleton, 1893)

Sebae Anemone, Hawaiian Anemone, White Sand Anemone

Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Japan south to Hawaiian Islands and further south to Australia.

Natural Environment: Lives singly in shallow sandy and gravel areas.

General Husbandry: Requires strong light and a deep fine sand substrate, >8 inches (20 cm). If it wanders in the aquarium it will destroy corals. Most clownfish do not like this anemone, and besides, it's difficult to maintain, with Hawaiian specimens probably the best choice.

Requires two or three weekly feedings of chopped fish meat, shrimp, mysis, bloodworms, mussels/clam meat, and/or squid.

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Cnidaria

Class: Anthozoa

Order: Actiniaria

Family: Stichodactylidae

Genus: Heteractis

FYI: Only A. clarki, is known to inhabit this anemone.

Experience Level: Expert

Diet: Photosynthetic/Carnivore

Temperament: Aggressive

Aquarium Environment: Fish-only aquarium

Coral Safe: No

Fish Safe: With caution

Invertebrate Safe: With caution

Acclimation Time: 30 minutes+

Aquarium Hardiness: 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: 65 - 75°F (18 - 24°C).

Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons

Lighting: PAR 450+

Water Movement: WM 3

Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025

pH: 8.0 - 8.4

Iodine/Trace Elements: Monitor/as necessary to maintain quality seawater.