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Malu Anemone
Heteractis malu
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White to cream column with purple-tipped tentacles. One of the more demanding anemones — requires pristine water quality and strong lighting. Often confused with H. crispa. Rarely survives long in captivity without expert care.
CARE
Advanced
AGGRESSION
High
MAX SIZE
8-16"
⚠ ADD WITH CAUTION
· Tank needs 1 more month of maturity
· 1 water param outside ideal range
🌟 DISPLAY ANIMAL — kept for beauty and behavior
🌊 WATER PARAMS
ParamStatusIdeal
TemperatureOK (78.4)75–82 °F
SalinityOK (1.025)1.024–1.026 sg
pHOK (8.22)8.1–8.4
Nitrate NO₃⁻Out of range (8.0)0–5 ppm
Tank Compatibility
Ocellaris ClownfishCompatible
Royal GrammaCompatible
Tailspot BlennyCompatible
Firefish GobyCompatible
Yellow TangCompatible
Six Line WrasseCompatible
Orchid DottybackCompatible
Torch CoralIncompatible
Hammer CoralIncompatible
Acropora SPSIncompatible
Duncan CoralIncompatible
Skunk Cleaner ShrimpCompatible
Turbo SnailCompatible
Blue Leg Hermit CrabCompatible