Cerianthus anemone
Anemones are part of the cnidaria group. They are sessile animals as they live fixed to a surface (sand, rocks and even crabs), but they can break free and go to another point that is more favorable to their survival. The largest anemones belong to the genus Stichodactyla, ranging from 60 cm to 1 m in diameter.
Anemones are animals that have a stinging substance in their tentacles, which serves to defend and capture food such as fish. Clownfish do not feel the stinging action of anemones, as they produce a mucus that covers their body. Thus, clownfish and anemones live in an association that is advantageous for both, where the fish gets protection, while the anemone receives food brought by it.
Clownfish - Amphiprion ephippium
Found in the Eastern Indian Ocean, they live on reefs, associated with anemones, in coastal waters and protected bays, with reduced visibility. This species is born orange with white stripes and as it grows it loses them, turning orange with a black spot. They feed on microalgae, macroalgae and small crustaceans. They can reach a maximum size of 14 cm in length.
Tube anemone - Cerianthus sp.
Found in the Indo-Pacific, in shallow areas. It can reach 60 centimeters and has a tubular body, where grains of sand and shells generally adhere.
Peppermint shrimp - Lysmata wurdemanni
Found in the Western Atlantic Ocean, they live in areas up to 37 meters deep. They can reach 7 cm. They feed on zooplankton and are great reef cleaners, also helping to clean the aiptasia anemone (Aiptasia pallida), which is a species that spreads throughout the aquarium very easily, which can affect the well-being of corals, causing damage to their tissues. or leaving them stressed and leading to bleaching.