Nepthea spp. (Pink) | L

The Nepthea spp. (Pink) is a captivating soft leather coral prized for its attractive pink hues and flowing polyps that add texture and movement to marine reef aquariums. As a member of the soft coral family, it lacks a hard calcium skeleton, making it a flexible and visually appealing addition to your reef setup.

Care Level: Moderate – best suited for aquarists with some experience in soft coral husbandry.

Lighting Requirements: Nepthea spp. thrives under moderate lighting conditions. LED or T5 lighting systems that provide balanced PAR levels are ideal to maintain its vibrant colour without causing bleaching.

Water Flow: Moderate, indirect water flow is recommended. Strong currents can cause tissue damage, while too little flow may lead to detritus accumulation on the coral surface.

Placement: Position this coral in a mid to lower section of the aquarium where it can gently sway with the current. Ensure adequate spacing from neighbouring corals to prevent aggressive interactions and allow room for expansion.

Diet: Primarily photosynthetic, relying on symbiotic zooxanthellae algae for nutrition. Supplementary feeding with fine particulate foods such as phytoplankton or coral-specific liquid foods can promote growth and vibrancy.

Compatibility & Reef Safety: Generally reef safe with adequate spacing. It coexists well with other soft corals and many reef inhabitants but should be monitored to avoid contact with aggressive stony corals.

Origin & Size: Origin not provided. This listing is for a large specimen, suitable for established reef tanks.

Additional Notes: Maintain stable water parameters with regular testing and water changes to ensure optimal health. Avoid rapid changes in lighting or flow to reduce stress.