What Do I Feed My Anemone

A well-balanced anemone diet consists of: Supplement with small amounts of frozen food such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp or silver sides; freeze-dried krill.

What do I feed my sea anemone?

To accelerate the growth of your anemones, feed them once a week or more often. The ideal foods for anemones are protein-rich foods such as scallops, clams, shrimp and mussels. Placing your anemone once you get it home can also be a challenge for aquarium hobbyists.

When should I feed my anemone?

If your only interest is to ensure your Anemone has enough N & P that the parameters of your tank are not inhibiting it’s growth, feed once a month. If your intent is to grow the anemone and try to accelerate or at least fuel your anemone to the max to achieve best possible growth rates, feed once a week.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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