ORA Acid Wash Rose Bubble Tip Anemone

Quick Stats

• Care Level: Moderate
• Lighting Requirement: Medium/High (150-350 PAR)
• Flow: Moderate
• Temperament: Aggressive
• Approximate Purchase Size: May arrive smaller, but will expand to 2-3" once fully settled in and open

Overview

The Acid Wash Rose Bubble Tip Anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor) features vibrant colors ranging from red and orange to green and purple. Its striking appearance and dynamic tentacle movement make it a showpiece in reef tanks. Like other BTA varieties, it can host clownfish and typically settles into rocky crevices with moderate lighting and flow. Ensure the tank is mature and stable before adding, and give the anemone space away from corals and powerheads.

Note: This is not a WYSIWYG listing. Photo is a representation of the shape, size, and color of the anemone you will receive.

Water Parameters

This anemone thrives in stable water conditions with regular water changes. Routine water testing helps ensure these needs are consistently met.

• Specific Gravity (Salinity): 1.025-1.026
• Temperature: 75-78 Degrees F
• pH: 8.1-8.4
• Alkalinity: 8-9.5 dKH
• Calcium: 400-450 ppm
• Magnesium: 1300-1450 ppm
• Nitrate (NO3): 10-25 ppm
• Phosphate: 0.01-0.1 ppm
• Nitrite (NO2): Undetectable
• Ammonia (NH3): Undetectable

Lighting Requirements

This anemone prefers medium to high light, ideally in the 150-350 PAR range.

A PAR meter is invaluable for fine-tuning light levels, helping ensure the aquarium's lighting can support the anemone's photosynthetic needs.

Ideal Tank Placement

Anemones will "walk" around the aquarium using their foot to hold onto the rockwork or glass. Try placing the anemone in an area of the rockwork with crevices where its foot can easily grab hold. Regardless of where you first place the anemone, there is always a good chance that it'll move to find a spot its most happy in.

Water Flow Requirements

Moderate water flow is ideal. Aim for movement that’s enough to gently shift the anemone’s tentacles without blasting it directly. Be sure to protect your anemones by using guards on your powerheads. 

Aggressiveness and Compatibility

Anemones will sting just about anything they come into contact with. Because they're not sessile animals, we typically recommend adding anemones to the aquarium first, allowing them to find their perfect spot without the risk of them stinging corals along the way. With a little planning, keeping anemones in a reef tank is possible!

Feeding and Nutrition

While anemones primarily rely on photosynthesis for energy, they can benefit from occasional target feedings with small meaty foods like mysis shrimp. Avoid using large chunks of food, as it's hard for the anemone to digest them. These supplemental feedings can support faster growth and better coloration.

Growth Rate

Anemones have a fascinating way of reproducing, most often referred to as "splitting." During this process, the anemone divides itself into two genetically identical clones. This natural reproduction method allows anemones to spread and thrive in the aquarium, often resulting in multiple anemones over time.