{"product_id":"soft-coral-32","title":"BTA Bubble Tip Anemone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRainbow Bubble Tip Anemone\u003c\/strong\u003e (Entacmaea quadricolor) is a captivating marine invertebrate, celebrated for its vibrant colors and unique tentacle structure, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced aquarists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rainbow Bubble Tip Anemone, Bubble Tip Anemone, BTA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Entacmaea quadricolor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Actiniidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\/Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Native to the Indo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Great Barrier Reef and the Red Sea, typically found in shallow, rocky reef environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally ranges from 5 to 10 years in captivity with proper care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel of Difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate; requires stable water conditions and adequate lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes; they are considered reef-safe but may sting nearby corals or invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Physical Traits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColoration \u0026amp; Pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exhibit a wide array of colors, including red, orange, green, yellow, and combinations of these, often with an iridescent quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape \u0026amp; Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feature a central oral disc with tentacles that develop bubble-like tips, which can change shape depending on lighting, flow, and feeding conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat \u0026amp; 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