{"product_id":"fine-hair-anemone-sarcophinanthus-cf-sertus-pea-a-oc1802","title":"Fine Hair Anemone – Sarcophinanthus cf. sertus","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Hair Anemone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSarcophinanthus cf. sertus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is an unusual colonial anemone valued for its dense covering of extremely slender tentacles and distinctive grass-like appearance. This specimen displays a broad colony of closely packed polyps with pale cream to pinkish bases and fine green tentacles that create a soft, flowing texture across the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe designation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSarcophinanthus cf. sertus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is intentionally conservative. The abbreviation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means “compare with” and indicates that the specimen closely resembles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSarcophinanthus sertus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but that a definitive species-level identification has not been established. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSarcophinanthus sertus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the recognized species within the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSarcophinanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a solitary anemone with one large oral disc, this type forms a dense colonial growth composed of numerous individual polyps. Each polyp extends a crown of very fine tentacles, creating the characteristic “fine hair” appearance. When fully expanded, the colony can resemble a patch of waving aquatic grass, adding movement and texture to the reef aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe green tentacle tips contrast with the paler underlying tissue, and gentle water movement allows the slender tentacles to sway naturally. The colony's appearance can change substantially depending on flow, lighting, and the degree of polyp extension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many shallow-water photosynthetic cnidarians, Fine Hair Anemones rely substantially on symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates for energy. They may also capture very small suspended plankton and particulate foods from the surrounding water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is a colonial anemone that may spread over available substrate, placement should allow room for expansion. It is best positioned where it receives moderate lighting and gentle to moderate indirect water movement without being continuously blasted by a strong current.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSarcophinanthus cf. sertus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fine Hair Anemone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate, indirect and variable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower to middle areas of the aquarium depending on lighting intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-aggressive; provide adequate space from neighboring corals and anemones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally suitable for reef aquariums with appropriate placement and spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; may also capture very small planktonic and suspended particulate foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colonial growth consisting of numerous closely packed polyps with very slender tentacles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain stable marine aquarium temperature and salinity with consistent alkalinity and nutrient levels. Avoid rapid changes in water chemistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide enough surrounding space for the colony to expand and potentially spread onto nearby substrate. Gentle to moderate variable flow helps keep debris from settling while allowing the fine tentacles to extend naturally. Avoid strong direct flow that continuously bends or retracts the polyps. 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