Heteractis magnifica - Ritteri Anemone - Purple

The Purple Ritteri Anemone is a large host anemone with long tentacles, a broad oral disc, and a brightly colored column. It creates an impressive centerpiece but requires an experienced aquarist and a mature marine aquarium.

• Key benefits:

  • Large Display Animal: Creates a commanding focal point in a properly designed aquarium.

  • Purple Coloration: Adds strong color through the column or tentacle area.

  • Clownfish Host: May host compatible clownfish species.

• Specifications:

  • Scientific Name: Heteractis magnifica

  • Common Names: Ritteri Anemone, Magnificent Sea Anemone

  • Care Level: Expert

  • Adult Size: Frequently exceeds 18 inches

  • Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons recommended

  • Lighting: Very high

  • Water Flow: Strong and turbulent

  • Placement: High exposed rockwork

  • Temperament: Aggressive

  • Color: Purple

  • Diet: Photosynthetic with supplemental meaty foods

• Suggested use: Add only to a large, mature marine aquarium with intense reef lighting, strong variable flow, stable parameters, and protected pump intakes. This anemone may move, sting corals, and outgrow smaller systems.

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