Cause for many people its hard to maintain good health in these anemones.
I'll dig up a picture of a healthy one for you.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
Sebae Anemone
(Heteractis crispa)
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Quick Stats
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Difficult
Light: High
Water Flow: Medium
Tank Conditions: 72-78?F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 1' 8"
Color Form: Brown, Purple, Tan
Temperament: Aggressive
Reef Compatible: Yes
Ideal Supplements: Iodine, Trace Elements
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Family: Stichodactylidae
Heteractis crispa is known as the Sebae or Leather Anemone. It was previously named
Radianthus keukenthali.
Heteractis malu may also be called the Sebae Anemone.
Heteractis crispa is usually light tan to brown in color, and may have purple tips on its tentacles. Acclimation to aquarium life can be very difficult for this species and its care should only be attempted by the most experienced aquarists. In the aquarium it requires strong lighting, porous live rock, and a variety of sandy and rocky locations from which it can choose to live. The addition of a Clownfish, such as the Blue Striped Clown,
Amphiprion chrysopterus, will immediately help with its acclimatization and improve its chances of survival. When healthy, it will become very sticky. If it grasps onto something (or someone), it will be very difficult to convince it to let go without damaging it. Once acclimated, it should be fed a diet of fish, worms, clams, shrimp, and other meaty foods once a week.
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