Rockflower, Beadlet

The Rockflower Beadlet (Anthostella stephensoni) is a peaceful invertebrate species that is not reef-safe, admired for its striking yellow column adorned with bright violet spots, radial scarlet lines from the mouth, and short, blunt tentacles tipped with mauve. Males and females/juveniles are not distinctly dimorphic, making them similar in appearance. Adults reach about 4–5 inches in diameter and should be housed in aquariums of at least 20 gallons. Their habitat should include a sandbed or fine gravel, live rock for attachment, and small crevices or overhangs for hiding, while still allowing limited open space for movement. Stable water parameters are essential, with salinity around 1.020–1.025, temperature between 72–79°F, and pH of 8.1–8.4, and a secure lid is recommended since anemones can move or “jump” in search of better locations. Their diet consists of meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, copepods, or finely chopped fish, and with proper care, the Rockflower Beadlet becomes a visually stunning and unique addition to a marine aquarium.

International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos/videos after arrival at IA. Some species are import-to-order (3-10 business days). Many common species are already cleared or near the end of QT.

Several species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.