Long Tentacle Anemone

Macrodactyla doreensis

Identification	Very long, tapering tentacles in reddish-orange, brown, or tan. Column embeds itself into sand or gravel substrate. Distinguished by its extremely elongated tentacles.
Maximum Length	Up to 20 inches across
Origin	Indo-Pacific
Minimum Tank Size	50 gallons
Reef Compatibility	With caution

Behavior

Must have a deep sand bed (4+ inches) to bury its column — will deteriorate without substrate to anchor in. Compatible host for Clark’s, Maroon, and Sebae clownfish. Will move until it finds the right conditions.

Diet & Feeding

Photosynthetic. Supplement 2–3 times per week with meaty foods including shrimp, krill, or silversides.

Cautions

Requires deep sand bed — not suitable for bare-bottom tanks. Strong sting; keep well away from corals. Sensitive to water quality changes. Acclimate slowly via drip line.