Description Gorgonians are different from soft corals even though they are group under soft corals. They have fairly rigid structures or branches composed of calcite spicules and a horny substance known as gorgonin . They are normally erect and branching , shiplike or bushy . these octo corals are normally brighty colorful , with a wide variety of branch color and polyps colors, they normally occurs on reef edges , under caves in area of high water current . Some have zooxanthellae that photosynthesis food by itself but most of the brightly colored one are filter feeder that captures microscopic food in the water column via the hundreds of polyps along the stems , each with a feeding mouth . When placed correctly in the water current away from strong light and pure water condition it can be kept for a reasonable period of time.
Scientific Name: Gorgonians
Assorted Colored Seafan
Placement ,Light , Wave and Food requirement Place mushroom coral on the lower bottom of aquarium . LED full spectrum light of medium intensity is sufficient , Lower light will encourage polyps to expand too much light will make polyp close and algae growth Wave action should be low to moderate to high . . Feeding once or twice a week will promote faster growth. Feeding : Phytoplankton,Zooplankton, Copepod, Cyclops coral food and Rotifer
Water parameters need to be maintained well for Long Term Success : DKH : 8-12 ; Magnesium : 1200-1400 , Calcium : 400-450 ppm and Trace elements . You can use REEFMAX Additive ABCDEF to meet all above. And Reefmax Amophos , Carbon , Super Bacteria and Chaeto to take care below: Nitrate 0-50 ppm ; Ammonia : Non detectable ; PO4 < 0.1 ppm Maintaining good water purity and mineral levels will enhance growth and expansion. Salinity : 1.023 – 25 and Temperature : 25 – 29 degC .
Scientific Name: Gorgonian Common Name: Seafan Type of Coral: Soft Coral Lighting: Keep away , shaded light Placement : Lower bottom of Aquarium Flow: Moderate to high Care Level: moderate Temperament: Gentle Feeding : Zooplanton , Phytoplankton Premium Coral food and Rotifer Approximate Height Size : S = 4- 6 ” , M : 7 – 8 ” L : 9 – 12 ” inches
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Red S, Red M, Red L, Yellow S, Yellow M, Yellow L, White S, White M, White L
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