The Haitian Reef Anemone also known as Pink-Tip Condy is located not surprisingly near the Haiti region. The Haitian Reef Anemone lives in coral-sand areas of shallow lagoons and inner reef districts as a solitary anemone or with other anemones. Given that this species inhabits shallow tidal regions, it is accustomed to direct sunlight and will need intensive illumination in an aquarium environment (this species cannot survive without a high-quality lighting system – metal halide or combination power compact). It has a red column body, with long tapering pink tipped tentacles. The principal behaviour of Haitian Reef Anemones is to hide itself, either just burying the base or placing itself in between rocks or cracks. Remember always to either; offer sufficient sand for the Haitian Reef Anemone to burrow itself into or have rocks and crevices for the Haitian Reef Anemone to attach itself to in the aquarium.
The Haitian Reef Anemone should not be placed in most reef aquarium because the anemone is constantly moving and its sting is fatal to all anemones and most corals. Also do not house Red-Leg Hermit Crabs with this species because the Haitian Reef Anemone is food for them in the wild.
Aquarium:
The Haiitian Reef Anemone should never be purchased without a quality lighting source, lighting in the aquarium strong will be important in the habitat of the Haitian Reef Anemone. Almost all kinds of live rock and other crustaceans and fish species can be housed with the Haitian Reef Anemone although this variety is best suited to the reef conditions of the large reef aquarium.
Feeding and Nutrition:
For the diet of the Haitian Reef Anemone, it should be fed on fish, mussels, shrimp or other foods of that nature. Iodine and trace elements are also useful in the general healthy well being of this species.
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