{"product_id":"warp-drive-bubble-tip-anemone","title":"Warp Drive Bubble Tip Anemone","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eWarp Drive Bubble Tip Anemone (\u003cem\u003eEntacmaea quadricolor\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWarp Drive Bubble Tip Anemone\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium color morph of \u003cem\u003eEntacmaea quadricolor\u003c\/em\u003e, valued for its vivid contrasting coloration and the dynamic movement characteristic of Bubble Tip Anemones. Its fleshy tentacles can develop rounded, bulb-like tips, creating the classic “bubble” appearance, although tentacle shape naturally varies depending on the individual and aquarium conditions. Under blue-spectrum reef lighting, its fluorescent pigments can become especially pronounced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike stationary corals, the Warp Drive Bubble Tip Anemone anchors its muscular foot within protected rock crevices while extending its oral disc and tentacles into the water column. Once established, its combination of color, expansion, and constant gentle movement can make it an impressive focal point. Like other Bubble Tip Anemones, it may also host compatible clownfish, though hosting behavior is never guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEntacmaea quadricolor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warp Drive Bubble Tip Anemone, Bubble Tip Anemone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High — approximately \u003cstrong\u003e100–250 PAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate — varied, indirect flow that provides gentle tentacle movement without continuously blasting the anemone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle to Upper aquarium; final location is ultimately selected by the anemone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solitary anemone; established specimens may reproduce naturally through fission\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; occasional supplemental feeding with appropriately sized marine foods is beneficial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Flow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the Warp Drive Bubble Tip Anemone in a \u003cstrong\u003emature, stable reef aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e with plenty of rockwork and deep crevices where its foot can attach securely. While you can choose its initial placement, Bubble Tip Anemones may move until they find their preferred combination of light, flow, and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003emoderate, indirect and varied water movement\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tentacles should sway naturally rather than being pushed continuously in one direction. Excessive direct flow may cause the anemone to remain contracted or relocate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Bubble Tip Anemones can wander and have stinging tentacles, provide adequate separation from neighboring corals. \u003cstrong\u003ePowerhead and wavemaker intakes should be properly guarded\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly when introducing a new specimen that has not yet settled into a permanent location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLighting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Warp Drive Bubble Tip Anemone generally performs well under approximately \u003cstrong\u003e100–250 PAR\u003c\/strong\u003e, with moderate to moderately high reef lighting being ideal for most established specimens. Individual anemones can have different preferences, so expansion, coloration, and positioning should also be used to evaluate whether the lighting is appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradually acclimate newly introduced specimens to stronger lighting, particularly if their previous lighting conditions are unknown. Blue-spectrum reef lighting can emphasize the fluorescent pigments associated with this morph, while a balanced spectrum provides a more natural representation of its overall coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Warp Drive Bubble Tip Anemone is \u003cstrong\u003eprimarily photosynthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e, receiving much of its energy from symbiotic dinoflagellates living within its tissues. Under appropriate reef lighting, heavy supplemental feeding is unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasional feeding can support healthy growth and overall condition. Small portions of \u003cstrong\u003emysis shrimp, finely chopped shrimp, clam, or other marine-based meaty foods\u003c\/strong\u003e can be offered directly to the tentacles. Avoid oversized portions and excessive feeding, which can result in rejected food and unnecessary nutrient buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Warp Drive Bubble Tip Anemone combines vivid reef-light coloration with the natural movement and distinctive form that make Bubble Tip Anemones such desirable centerpiece animals. For an established reef aquarium, it offers a dynamic display and the added possibility of a natural hosting relationship with compatible clownfish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Island Reef Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48665182306498,"sku":null,"price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/3354\/5666\/files\/WarpDriveBubbleTipAnemone.png?v=1787554121","url":"https:\/\/islandreefaquatics.com\/products\/warp-drive-bubble-tip-anemone","provider":"Island Reef Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}