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Rose Bulb Anemone is a less common form of the Bubble Tip Anemone
which is often referred to as the Four-colored, Bulb Tentacle, Bulb Tip, Bulb
Anemone, or Rose Bubble Tip. At rest, the enlarged tip at the end of the
tentacles is a rose to red color.
The Bubble Tip Anemone is usually found in coral rubble, or in solid reefs. Its
pedal disc is usually attached deep within dead coral. It stretches its
tentacles to become sweeper tentacles when hungry. That is, the tentacles become
elongated to capture a meal, then the tentacles shorten and the bubble tips
return.
Handle this invertebrate, and all Anemones, with care. They can sting other
Anemones, as well as Corals.
In order for the Rose Bulb Anemone to keep its bright coloration and bulb tips,
it needs strong illumination supplied by metal halides, or intense florescent
lighting of at least 6 watts per gallon. They require an aquarium of at least 30
gallons, as they can grow up to 12" across in the aquarium. These anemones will
typically remain compact and will gain bulb tips under intense lighting. If the
lighting is insufficient, they will expand their bodies to great lengths to make
the most of the available light. It should be kept with a Clownfish for best
results. At times, the tentacles may appear stringy; this may be due to
insufficient light or the need for food.
Its diet should include chopped fish, shrimp, or worms if a clownfish is not
present.
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