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    Mini maxi

    Stichodactyla tapetum

    Also sold as Mini carpet anemone

    Mini maxi (Stichodactyla tapetum)
    Photo: Chaloklum Diving, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    Type
    Anemone
    Care level
    Beginner to intermediate (listed Easy by one retailer)
    Light
    150 to 300 PAR (high)
    Flow
    Medium
    With neighbours
    Stings neighbours

    Safety: handling mini maxi

    How do you care for mini maxi?

    Placement

    Rock

    Flow

    Good movement

    Feeding

    Small meaty foods

    Growth

    Slow

    Water quality

    Moderate

    How much light does it need?

    Sources put it at about 150 to 300 PAR, measured where the coral sits. No figure was published for this coral itself, so this is the usual range for its group. Start a new coral at the low end and raise it over weeks.

    Strong light. typical, check

    Which neighbours are safe?

    Stings corals nearby; does not host clownfish but hosts some shrimp and crabs typical, check

    Keep corals away

    Fish

    Fish known to nip this group of corals, or small enough to be caught by it.

    Take care (1)

    Other corals

    This coral stings. Give these neighbours space.

    Take care (44)

    • ZoanthidsMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the zoanthids out of reach.
    • PalythoaMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the palythoa out of reach.
    • Mushroom coralMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the mushroom coral out of reach.
    • Hairy mushroomMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the hairy mushroom out of reach.
    • Florida ricordeaMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the florida ricordea out of reach.
    • Yuma ricordeaMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the yuma ricordea out of reach.
    • Toadstool leatherMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the toadstool leather out of reach.
    • Finger leatherMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the finger leather out of reach.
    • XeniaMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the xenia out of reach.
    • Pulsing xeniaMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the pulsing xenia out of reach.
    • Waving hand coralMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the waving hand coral out of reach.
    • Green star polypsMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the green star polyps out of reach.
    • Clove polypsMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the clove polyps out of reach.
    • Kenya treeMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the kenya tree out of reach.
    • Hammer coralMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the hammer coral out of reach. Hammer coral stings neighbours up to about 15 cm away at night; keep the mini maxi out of reach.
    • Frogspawn coralMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the frogspawn coral out of reach. Frogspawn coral stings neighbours; keep the mini maxi out of reach.
    • Torch coralMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the torch coral out of reach. Torch coral stings neighbours; keep the mini maxi out of reach.
    • Duncan coralMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the duncan coral out of reach.
    • AcanMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the acan out of reach.
    • FaviaMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the favia out of reach.
    • FavitesMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the favites out of reach.
    • Chalice coralMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the chalice coral out of reach.
    • BlastomussaMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the blastomussa out of reach.
    • Candy cane coralMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the candy cane coral out of reach.
    • Bubble coralMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the bubble coral out of reach.
    • GonioporaMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the goniopora out of reach.
    • AlveoporaMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the alveopora out of reach.
    • Open brain coralMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the open brain coral out of reach.
    • LoboMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the lobo out of reach.
    • GalaxeaMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the galaxea out of reach. Galaxea stings neighbours up to about 15 cm away at night; keep the mini maxi out of reach.
    • Scroll coralMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the scroll coral out of reach.
    • Montipora capricornisMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the montipora capricornis out of reach.
    • Montipora digitataMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the montipora digitata out of reach.
    • AcroporaMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the acropora out of reach.
    • Acropora milleporaMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the acropora millepora out of reach.
    • PocilloporaMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the pocillopora out of reach.
    • StylophoraMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the stylophora out of reach.
    • Birdsnest coralMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the birdsnest coral out of reach.
    • Horn coralMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the horn coral out of reach. Horn coral stings neighbours; keep the mini maxi out of reach.
    • Fire coral (not Acropora millepora)Mini maxi stings neighbours; keep the fire coral (not Acropora millepora) out of reach. Fire coral (not Acropora millepora) stings neighbours; keep the mini maxi out of reach.
    • Bubble tip anemoneMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the bubble tip anemone out of reach. Bubble tip anemone stings neighbours; keep the mini maxi out of reach.
    • Rock flower anemoneMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the rock flower anemone out of reach.
    • Carpet anemones (Haddon's, giant)Mini maxi stings neighbours; keep the carpet anemones (Haddon's, giant) out of reach. Carpet anemones (Haddon's, giant) stings neighbours; keep the mini maxi out of reach.
    • Ritteri anemoneMini maxi stings neighbours; keep the ritteri anemone out of reach. Ritteri anemone stings neighbours; keep the mini maxi out of reach.

    Invertebrates

    Invertebrates that may nip corals when hungry.

    Take care (3)

    These checks follow the reasons fish and invertebrates clash: same species or genus, similar shape, mouth size, temperament, food, burrows, tank size and the order they are added. Individual animals differ; every source agrees on that.

    Pests, dips and quarantine

    None specific

    No coral dips

    No dip reliably kills pest eggs, so a dip lowers the risk rather than removing it. Inspect new frags with a torch after lights out, including the underside and the plug.

    Where sources disagree

    Where sources disagree
    TopicWhat sources sayOur reading
    Safety
    • Sources disagree whether it is venomous to people; treat as able to sting
    		Sources differ here, so we give the range and the reasons rather than one number.

    Sources

    1. LiveAquaria mini carpet anemone listingRead 21 October 2026, search summary only.

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    Bubble tip anemone

    Entacmaea quadricolor

    Care
    Intermediate
    Light
    High
    Flow
    Medium
    Neighbours
    Stings neighbours

    Photo Nick Hobgood, CC BY-SA 3.0

    Rock flower anemone

    Phymanthus crenatus (and others)

    Care
    Beginner
    Light
    Medium
    Flow
    Low
    Neighbours
    Peaceful

    Photo RevolverOcelot, CC BY-SA 3.0

    Ritteri anemone

    Radianthus magnifica (formerly Heteractis magnifica)

    Care
    Advanced
    Light
    High
    Flow
    High
    Neighbours
    Stings neighbours

    Photo Nick Hobgood, CC BY-SA 3.0