Species Name: Actinia equine

Authority: Linnaeus, 1766

Common Name: Red - Sea Anemone

Range: Eastern Atlantic Ocean/Mediterranean

Natural Environment: Inhabits tidepools and shaded vertical rock walls

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 59 to 72°F (15 - 22°C). Requires cool water and hand feeding, e.g., raw fish pieces, shrimp, tubifex worms, and is especially fond of mussel flesh. Two to three feedings per month suffices in cool water environments.

Aquarium Suitability: Shown here for identification, as this is a cool water species and only suited for these type environments.