Carpet Anemone - Blue (Indian Ocean) Size:1-4 Inch It has a strong sting

It has a strong sting and may grow to 24 inches or more

We recommend this animal only for expert aquarists who can provide the care it demands

It does not grow a long horn like some other unicorn tangs

bivalves and serpent stars

In nature their polyps are open mainly at night

Carpet Anemone - Blue (Indian Ocean) Size:1-4 Inch It has a strong stingAnemones have a central mouth surrounded by stinging tentacles which can capture small creatures and deliver them to the mouth. The sting is often quite strong and capable of damaging corals and injuring fish. Small fish such as firefish and dragonets may accidently swim directly into the anemone and be killed. Large anemones such as carpets may even kill larger fish. The addition of a night light greatly aids fish in avoiding the anemones. The