Neon Martinensis Carpet Anemone

About this invertebrate

Neon Martinensis Carpet Anemone is a type of carpet anemone kept in reef aquariums for its dramatic, flowing tentacles and natural movement. As a live anemone, it can also host beneficial relationships with appropriate clownfish, and it typically becomes a centerpiece animal once it settles firmly to rock or substrate. In practice, it’s best used in a mature, stable saltwater setup where the tank provides strong enough light and water flow for carpet anemones.

Features:

• Carpet anemones are active, display-forward reef invertebrates that add movement to the tank
• They usually attach to rock or a well-established substrate and can change their position as they settle
• Good water quality and stable reef conditions help support long-term health in an aquarium
• Appropriate lighting and water flow are important because anemones depend on tank conditions to thrive
• Many hobbyists keep carpet anemones as potential hosts for compatible clownfish, if pairing is successful
• Feeding meaty foods in moderation can support anemones that are not fully capturing enough food from the water column

Specifications:

• Care level (general guidance): Moderate to advanced
• Tank type: Marine reef aquarium
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate to high light
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate to strong, adjustable to help the anemone settle comfortably
• Placement (general guidance): Attach/allow it to settle on live rock or stable substrate where it can move short distances safely
• Diet (general guidance): Meaty foods (e.g., chopped seafood or other appropriate meaty offerings), fed in moderation
• Temperature (general reef range): About 24–27°C (75–80°F)
• Salinity (general reef target): About 1.023–1.026 specific gravity
• pH (general reef range): About 8.1–8.4
• Reef parameters (general support): Maintain stable alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium appropriate for a reef system