Actinia Striata

<p>The Actinia Striata is a solitary anemone that has cylindrical colums that could grow up to a height and diameter of 3 centimeters, while its foot could reach up to a diameter of 6 centimeters. Its crown consists of 196 tentacles all-in-all. Its columns are smooth and striated, with reddish, dull green/brown with dark streaks. The tentacles can be reddish or greenish, adn the disc is plain red and transparent. This species could fully retract its tentacles, resembling a gelatinous mound ontaining stripes all over.</p>

<p>This species is carnivorous, and they feed on zooplanktons which they catch using their tentacles.</p>

<p>The sexes are separate.</p>

<p>These species are viviparous, which means they bring live young that they have developed inside their bodies. Breeding takes place during the summer season.</p>

<p>These species are endemic to the Mediterranean seas.</p>

<p>Most invertebrates do not like large swings in water parameters and the Blue-Legged Hermit Crab is not an exception, so even though most hobbyists do not acclimate their cleaner crews it is suggested to do so. If you have a sump, float your cleaner crew in an area with low light to allow them to temperature acclimate first which should take about 15-20 min. Then it is best to slowly drip acclimate them to allow them to adjust to your water conditions.</p>

Venomous