Sting: The Long Tentacle Anemone has a potent sting that may harm other anemones or corals as it moves about the aquarium.

Are long tentacle anemone poisonous?

Crushed coral is not recommended as the anemone can lacerate its foot. ... This anemone has venomous cells or nematocysts in their tentacles, which are used for both capturing food and also stinging and deflecting any threats or attacks from predators or other corals.

Do anemones have stinging tentacles?

Anemones are carnivorous, feeding on tiny plankton or fish. Their stinging tentacles are triggered by the slightest touch, firing a harpoon-like filament called a nematocyst into their prey. ... Stinging cells deter many predators, but some animals can still make a meal of an anemone.