{"product_id":"rock-flower-anemone-epicystis-crucifer","title":"Rock Flower Anemone (Epicystis crucifer)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rock Flower Anemone (Epicystis crucifer) is one of the most colourful and beginner friendly anemones in the hobby. Found in shallow, sandy areas of the Caribbean and western Atlantic, it shows off a flat oral disc ringed with short, beaded tentacles that come in an incredible range of colours, from oranges and greens to pinks, purples, and wild ultra combinations. Unlike wandering anemones, rock flowers tend to pick a spot and settle in, which makes them a much more predictable choice for a mixed reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most colourful nems available, with endless morph variety that pops under blue light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardier and more forgiving than most host anemones, a great entry point into keeping anemones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTends to stay put once settled instead of roaming the tank like a bubble tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe to keep in groups, since rock flowers will not sting one another\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 24 to 26°C (75 to 79°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalinity: 1.025 to 1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlkalinity: 8 to 10 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmmonia\/Nitrite: 0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate and phosphate: low and stable, since swings stress them more than the actual numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty: Easy to moderate (hardy for an anemone, but wants stable, mature water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: Mostly peaceful, but will eat small fish or shrimp that wander into the tentacles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef safe: Yes, with caution, give it space from corals and other anemones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement: On the sand near the base of the rockwork, or wedged into a rocky crevice where it can anchor its foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighting: Low to moderate (roughly 150 to 250 PAR), acclimate slowly to brighter light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlow: Low to moderate, enough to carry food to it without blasting the disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum tank size: 30 gallons recommended, in an established system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock flowers are photosynthetic and pull a lot of their energy from light, but they respond very well to direct feeding and will colour up and grow faster for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot feed meaty foods 1 to 2 times per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMysis shrimp, chopped shrimp or fish, scallop, and krill are all good choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch the food size to the anemone and target feed gently with tongs or a pipette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA shrinking or gaping anemone is often just hungry, so offer a little more if you see that\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility and tankmates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerally reef safe, but treat it as a predator toward very small or weak fish and ornamental shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it room from corals and from other species of anemone, which it can sting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple rock flowers can be grouped together, since they will not sting each other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote that clownfish will not host in rock flower anemones, so do not buy it as a clownfish host\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHealth and acclimation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock flowers are sensitive to copper and to sudden swings in salinity, temperature, or nutrients, so they do best in a stable, mature tank. Drip acclimate slowly, place the anemone where it can anchor, and ramp it into your lighting over a couple of weeks. Once it picks a spot and settles, it is one of the more trouble free anemones you can keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you are buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will receive: 1 Rock Flower Anemone (Epicystis crucifer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour and pattern will vary between individuals, since these are natural collected morphs and this listing is not WYSIWYG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Little Shop of Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53605969395985,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5196\/6737\/files\/AssortedRockFlowerAnemone.png?v=1780061544","url":"https:\/\/littleshopofcoral.ca\/products\/rock-flower-anemone-epicystis-crucifer","provider":"Little Shop of Coral","version":"1.0","type":"link"}