Actinia Striata
Actinia Striata
Saltwater Invertebrate
Species Group: Anemones
Family: Actinia
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Water parameters
Temp
76-80 F
Temperature
Maintaining a stable and appropriate temperature is critical for the survival of aquatic life.
pH 7.8 - 8.4 potential of HydrogenMeasuring the acidity or alkalinity of water on a 0–14 scale, where 7 is neutral, 7 is alkaline.
NO3 1-20 ppm NitrateWhile less toxic than ammonia, high nitrate levels (above 40–80 ppm) are important to monitor because they can cause fish stress, stunted growth, and harmful algae blooms.
NO2 <0.0001 ppm NitriteIt is a highly toxic, intermediate compound in the nitrogen cycle produced from broken-down ammonia
PO4 0.01 - 0.1 ppm PhosphateIt is essential for plant development but must be managed, as excess levels trigger nuisance algae blooms and inhibit coral calcification.
NH3 <0.1 ppm AmmoniaIt is the primary killer of aquarium fish, causing gill damage, stress, and death
Ca 380 - 450 ppm CalciumSupporting the growth, skeletal structure, and shell formation of corals, mollusks, crustaceans, and coralline algae
KH 8 - 12 dKH AlkalinityIt acts as a shield, neutralizing acids to prevent dangerous pH "crashes" that can harm fish, corals, and plants.
Mg 1200 - 1400 ppm MagnesiumIt enables coral growth by supporting skeletal formation, assists in metabolic processes, and ensures that calcium is available for corals, clams, and coralline algae.
SG 1.023 - 1.026 SG SalinityEssential for maintaining stable, natural water parameters, proper osmoregulation, and stress-free environments for marine fish and corals
ORP 250 - 400 mV Oxidation-Reduction PotentialA higher positive mV indicates clean, oxygen-rich water with high water quality, while low readings indicate high pollution.
About Actinia Striata
General information
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.
Diet & nutrition
This species is carnivorous, and they feed on zooplanktons which they catch using their tentacles.
Determining sex
The sexes are separate.
Breeding & spawning
These species are viviparous, which means they bring live young that they have developed inside their bodies. Breeding takes place during the summer season.
Origination
These species are endemic to the Mediterranean seas.
Acclimation process
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.
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