Mini Carpet Anemone

Mini Carpet Anemone – Stichodactyla tapetum

The Mini Carpet Anemone is a compact, vividly patterned anemone known for its bold colors—ranging from neon greens and blues to reds, purples, and multicolor morphs. Its dense, short tentacles create a plush “carpet” texture that sways subtly with the current. Though small in size, it displays a strong feeding response and shows moderate wandering behavior as it searches for the ideal location.

This species is best kept in a stable, mature reef tank with moderate lighting and gentle–moderate flow. Add it only after the system has been established for several months to ensure stable parameters and sufficient microfauna. A minimum tank size of 10 gallons works for a single specimen, though larger systems help reduce movement and provide safer spacing from corals.

Mini Carpet Anemones accept meaty foods from San Francisco, Hikari, PE, TDO, and LRS, offered in appropriately small portions. They readily consume finely chopped marine fare and enriched micro-pellets.

Approximate product size: 1.5"–2.5" when fully expanded