Green Bubble Tip Anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor)
The Green Bubble Tip Anemone is one of the most popular and captivating anemones in the saltwater aquarium hobby. Its vibrant green tentacles, often ending in distinctive bubble-shaped tips, create a stunning centerpiece in any reef aquarium. Under quality reef lighting, its fluorescent coloration can truly come alive, making it a favorite among reef keepers and photographers alike.
Native to the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific, Green Bubble Tip Anemones naturally form a symbiotic relationship with several species of clownfish, providing them with shelter and protection while benefiting from nutrients and cleaning services in return. Watching a pair of clownfish host within a Bubble Tip Anemone is one of the most rewarding experiences in the marine aquarium hobby.
Green Bubble Tip Anemones thrive in mature reef aquariums with stable water parameters, moderate to strong lighting, and moderate, indirect water flow. Once established, they typically choose their own preferred location within the aquarium and may move until they find ideal conditions. They receive much of their nutrition from their symbiotic zooxanthellae algae but also benefit from occasional feedings of mysis shrimp, silversides, and other meaty marine foods.
Completely reef safe when given adequate space, Bubble Tip Anemones should be placed where they are unlikely to come into contact with sensitive corals. Their vibrant color, flowing tentacles, and natural clownfish-hosting behavior make them one of the most desirable anemones available.
Scientific Name: Entacmaea quadricolor
Common Name: Green Bubble Tip Anemone
Care Level: Moderate
Lighting: Moderate to High
Flow: Moderate
Diet: Carnivore & Photosynthetic
Reef Safe: Yes (With Proper Placement)
Adult Size: Up to 12 Inches
Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons
Origin: Indo-Pacific
If you're looking for a spectacular centerpiece that brings movement, vibrant color, and the possibility of hosting clownfish, the Green Bubble Tip Anemone is an exceptional choice. Its hardy nature, beautiful fluorescent green coloration, and iconic reef presence make it one of the most beloved anemones in the marine aquarium hobby.
