Will a clownfish host in my Mini Maxi Anemone?

It is highly unlikely. Clownfish typically ignore Mini Maxi anemones, as they do not provide the long, flowing tentacles clownfish prefer, and the anemone's sting can sometimes be too aggressive even for them.

How often should I feed my Mini Maxi?

Target feeding once or twice a week with small pieces of meaty seafood (like mysis or chopped prawn) is ideal. Do not feed pieces larger than the anemone's mouth to prevent regurgitation and internal decay.

Why is my anemone moving around the tank?

Anemones move when they are dissatisfied with their environment. It is likely searching for an area with better lighting, more suitable flow, or a deeper crevice to secure its foot.

Is it safe to touch the anemone?

It is best to wear gloves. While the sting might not hurt your hand immediately due to thicker skin, it will feel extremely sticky and can cause allergic reactions, rashes, or pain if you touch a more sensitive part of your body afterwards.

It will not hunt fish, but it is an opportunistic predator. Small, slow-moving, or bottom-dwelling fish that accidentally rest on the anemone can easily be caught and consumed.

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Mini Maxi Carpet Anemone

Stichodactyla tapetum

The Mini Maxi Carpet Anemone is a vibrant, compact marine invertebrate that brings neon colours to nano reefs without outgrowing its tank.

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Ideal Conditions

Temperature: 24 – 27 °C
pH range: 8.1 – 8.4
Hardness: 14 – 22 dGH
Salinity: 1.023 – 1.026 SG
Adult size: 10 – 15 cm
Nano Reef: 40 litres+
Lifespan: 10 – 50 years
Diet: carnivore
Water flow: Low to moderate
Preferred setup: Live rock with deep crevices

About the Mini Maxi Carpet Anemone

The Mini Maxi Carpet Anemone (*Stichodactyla tapetum*) is a highly sought-after invertebrate for marine aquariums. Unlike its massive cousins that require enormous setups, this species remains small, typically topping out around 15 cm across. It boasts an incredible array of fluorescent colours, from neon green and hot pink to deep purple and vivid orange, often arrayed in intricate mottled patterns.

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Where Mini Maxi Carpet Anemone comes from

Native range

Indo-Pacific, Red Sea

Countries / regions

Indonesia, Australia, Philippines, Egypt

Habitat

Shallow coral reefs, rocky crevices, and sandy lagoon rubble zones.

Widespread across the tropical Indo-Pacific where it wedges its pedal disc deeply into hard substrates.

Similar species

Haddon's Carpet Anemone
Stichodactyla haddoni
Giant Carpet Anemone
Stichodactyla gigantea
Bubble Tip Anemone
Entacmaea quadricolor

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Compatible tank mates

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Sexy Shrimp
Thor amboinensis
They share a natural commensal relationship, with the shrimp gaining protection amongst the anemone's tentacles.
Great
Porcelain Anemone Crab
Neopetrolisthes maculatus
Anemone crabs are immune to the sting and will naturally host within the anemone without harming it.
Great
Mandarinfish
Synchiropus splendidus
Slow-moving, bottom-dwelling fish are at a higher risk of blundering into the anemone's highly sticky and lethal tentacles.
Compatible with caution
Yellow Clown Goby
Gobiodon okinawae
Known to perch on corals and inverts; if they attempt to rest on the anemone, they will be consumed.
Compatible with caution
Seahorses
Hippocampus spp.
Seahorses are highly susceptible to stings and will frequently try to hitch onto inappropriate surfaces, leading to certain death.
Not recommended

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