Different Types Of Carpet Anemones

Adhesive anemone cryptodendrum adhaesivum this type of anemone is sometimes sold as the pizza anemone because it has rounded ridged edges that resemble a pizza crust.

Different types of carpet anemones.

Use caution when introducing anemones into a reef aquarium however as some species are quite mobile and may sting and damage live corals. Found outside of the reef it resides in soft muddy or sandy substrate and can attain a size of up to 3 feet in diameter. Spring flowering tuberous mediterranean and fall flowering. Silvery pink flowers decorate the plant in late summer and early autumn.

They have 120 species with three main types. Grecian windflower is available in shades of sky blue pink white or reddish purple depending on the variety. The haddon s carpet anemone lives singly in the shallow waters of the indo pacific and red sea. Mature height of the tall plant is about 3 feet.

Grecian windflower this tuberous anemone displays a thick mat of fuzzy leaves. Tuberous mediterranean anemones bloom during the spring and summer while fall flowering anemones bloom in late summer to fall and have fibrous roots. Spring flowering anemones are so called because they bloom in spring. The adhesive anemone is very unique in appearance but it does have a potent sting it may not do much harm to humans but it can be dangerous for certain tank inhabitants.

Most anemones are sessile with a specialized foot used to anchor them in soft substrates or attach themselves to rocks and corals. This colorful anemone is also referred to as haddon s anemone saddle anemone saddle carpet anemone or saddleback anemone.