Macroalgae Farms
Starfire Anemone
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Estimated delivery between June 19 and June 21.
About this item
Starfire Anemone
The Starfire Anemone (Actinodendron sp.) is one of the most radiant and visually arresting anemones available in the entire saltwater hobby. A blazing crown o f fern-like branching tentacles glows in vivid, starlight-yellow against a soft gray-green base, creating a living, sunburst silhouette that looks exactly as luminous as its Starfire name suggests — every motion sends a ripple of brilliant yellow across the rockwork, turning any reef display into a true showpiece. Few anemones in the trade deliver this combination of color saturation, branching architecture, and dramatic presence in a single piece.
What sets the Starfire apart from common Fire Anemone color expressions is the sheer intensity of the yellow tentacle structure. The branching, fern-shaped tentacles are dense, fully developed, and saturated with a bright, almost fluorescent yellow that glows beneath quality reef lighting — the kind of coloration that pulls every eye in the room toward the centerpiece of the display. This is one of the most striking and collector-grade Fire Anemone color expressions available to the hobby — a true statement specimen that elevates any system from beautiful to unforgettable.
Fire Anemones are dramatic, long-term display animals that grow steadily under stable conditions and reward serious reefers with one of the most distinctive silhouettes in saltwater livestock. They are not for the casual or unprepared reefer — their sting is among the most potent of any commonly available anemone, and they demand thoughtful placement and dedicated space. But for the experienced reefer ready to feature a true showstopper, the Starfire Anemone delivers an experience no soft coral or zoanthid can match. This is the kind of animal you build a display around.
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Starfire Anemone (2–5")
- One Starfire Anemone — confirmed blazing yellow color expression with full branching tentacle structure
- Premium collector-grade specimen at an ideal acclimation size
- The kind of anemone that defines a tank — radiant color, dramatic silhouette, unforgettable presence
Care Information
| 💡 Lighting Moderate to High — PAR 150–300 |
🌊 Water Flow Moderate, indirect flow preferred |
| 📍 Placement Sandbed or rockwork — may move to preferred location |
⚙️ Care Level Advanced — for experienced reefers |
| 🐠 Temperament Highly aggressive — extremely potent sting |
🍽️ Feeding Carnivorous — mysis, silversides, chopped seafood weekly |
Special Considerations
🔍 Aquarium Insights
The Starfire Anemone is one of the most striking centerpiece animals in the saltwater hobby:
- Blazing yellow branching tentacles with fern-like architecture — a living sunburst silhouette unmatched by any other commonly available anemone
- Premium color expression of the Fire Anemone lineage, with dense, saturated tentacle structure that glows under quality reef lighting
- A true statement piece for experienced reefers ready to feature one of the most visually arresting animals in the entire saltwater hobby
Learn More
For detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our Species Library.
Due to natural variation, the Starfire Anemone you receive may vary slightly in coloration intensity, tentacle density, and size within the stated 2–5" range. Yellow saturation may shift between brighter and deeper expressions depending on lighting, flow, and tank conditions.
Photographs are representative examples. Individual specimens may display differences in branching pattern, shape, and coloration.
As with all live animals, proper acclimation and a suitable, established environment are essential for best results. Fire Anemones require a dedicated, prepared system with adequate spacing — please ensure your system is fully ready before purchase.
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