Red Haddoni Carpet Anemone
Red Haddoni Carpet Anemone
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Macroalgae Farms

Red Haddoni Carpet Anemone

$1,549.99

Key Features:
⭐ Rare red-morph carpet anemone — coloration ranges across cherry, ruby, wine, garnet, and burgundy
• Hosts Ocellaris Clownfish in our system, plus natural pairings with Clark's, Saddleback, and Sebae
• Deep red tentacle surface that catches light like polished gemstones
• Long-term collector-grade showpiece that grows and improves for decades under stable care

SIZE: 10–12+" Specimen
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Red Haddoni Carpet Anemone

$1,549.99

$1,549.99

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SIZE: 10–12+" Specimen
  • 3–5" Specimen - Sold out
  • 5–9" Specimen - Sold out
  • 10–12+" Specimen

About this item

Red Haddoni Carpet Anemone

The Red Haddoni Carpet Anemone (Stichodactyla haddoni) is one of the rarest and most coveted color expressions of one of the most iconic anemones in the saltwater hobby. A massive, sticky-tentacled carpet glows deep red across the sandbed, catching reef lighting in rich jewel-tone reflections that range from bright cherry and ruby through deep wine, garnet, and burgundy depending on the individual specimen. Each Red Haddoni is unique, and the exact shade you receive is selected from current availability — every specimen brings its own personality and color depth to the display. Few animals in any aquarium deliver this combination of presence and color, and this is genuinely one of the rarest color morphs of the Haddoni Carpet — the kind of specimen serious collectors wait years to find.

What sets the Red morph apart is depth. While green Haddoni carpets shine with brightness, the Red grade glows with saturation — a deep, dimensional red that reads almost velvet under quality reef lighting and pulls the eye across the entire display. The dense, tightly packed tentacles create the unmistakable "carpet" surface that has made this species a hobby legend, and at this color grade, every individual tentacle catches light like a polished gemstone. Healthy, full-color Red Haddoni specimens are true collector-grade animals — the kind of anemone that becomes the talking point of any reef display.

Beyond their commanding visual presence, Red Haddoni Carpets are one of the premier host anemones in the reef hobby. In nature, they form classic pairings with Clark's Clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii), Saddleback Clownfish (A. polymnus), and Sebae Clownfish (A. sebae) — the iconic Indo-Pacific host relationships that have made this species so legendary. In our holding system, we have also seen regular Ocellaris Clownfish (A. ocellaris) host these Haddoni successfully, making this anemone accessible to the most popular clownfish species in the hobby. Watching a clownfish pair settle into a glowing red Haddoni is one of the most striking living scenes the saltwater hobby has to offer — and at this color grade, the contrast becomes truly unforgettable.

Available Options

3–5" Specimen

  • One small Red Haddoni Carpet Anemone — exact red shade varies based on current availability
  • Ideal entry-size for established 50+ gallon systems
  • A rare opportunity to acquire this premium color morph at an accessible entry size

5–9" Specimen

  • One mid-size Red Haddoni Carpet Anemone — exact red shade varies based on current availability
  • Full feature animal for 100+ gallon systems with established carpet structure
  • Display-ready size with immediate visual impact and rare color presence

10–12+" Specimen

  • One showpiece Red Haddoni Carpet Anemone — exact red shade varies based on current availability
  • True collector-grade centerpiece for large display systems, fully developed at peak size and tentacle density
  • The kind of anemone that defines an entire tank — exceptionally rare to find at this size and color grade

Care Information

💡 Lighting
Moderate to High — PAR 200–350		 🌊 Water Flow
Low to Moderate — indirect flow preferred
📍 Placement
Deep sandbed — buries foot, requires 3"+ of sand		 ⚙️ Care Level
Moderate to Advanced
🐠 Temperament
Aggressive — powerful sting, will catch and consume fish		 🍽️ Feeding
Photosynthetic — supplement with mysis, silversides, chopped seafood

Special Considerations

Red Haddoni Carpet Anemones possess one of the most powerful stings of any commonly available reef anemone and will actively catch and consume small fish, shrimp, and crabs that contact the tentacles. Stock the tank accordingly — peaceful, slower-moving fish and small invertebrates are at significant risk. Natural host clownfish (Clark's, Saddleback, and Sebae) settle in reliably, and we have also observed regular Ocellaris Clownfish host successfully in our holding system. Provide a deep sandbed of at least 3 inches to allow the anemone to bury its foot securely, which is essential for long-term stability and reduces wandering. Red color morphs benefit from quality reef lighting with strong red and blue spectrum coverage to maintain peak color saturation — inadequate lighting can cause gradual color fade over time. Position under moderate to high PAR with indirect flow, and acclimate carefully on arrival using a slow drip over 60 to 90 minutes. Feed weekly with large meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, silversides, or chopped seafood to support full carpet expansion and deep color saturation. Use gloves when working in the aquarium near this animal — the sting can cause significant skin reactions in humans.

🔍 Aquarium Insights

The Red Haddoni Carpet Anemone is one of the rarest and most coveted centerpiece animals in the saltwater hobby:

  • Deep red coloration with jewel-tone reflections — exact shade varies from cherry and ruby through wine, garnet, and burgundy depending on the specimen
  • Hosts Ocellaris Clownfish successfully in our system, alongside its natural Indo-Pacific host species (Clark's, Saddleback, and Sebae)
  • A long-term collector-grade display animal that defines a tank — Haddoni carpets grow for decades under stable conditions and only become more spectacular with time

Learn More

For detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our Species Library.

Livestock Disclaimer

Due to natural variation, the Red Haddoni Carpet Anemone you receive will be selected based on current availability and may range across the spectrum of red coloration — from bright cherry and ruby tones through deep wine, garnet, and burgundy. Specific red shade cannot be guaranteed and is determined at packing time.

Photographs are representative examples. Individual specimens may also vary in size, tentacle density, and exact pattern, and color saturation may shift depending on lighting, flow, and tank conditions in your system.

As with all live animals, proper acclimation and a suitable, established environment are essential for best results.

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