Gorgonia ventalina, commonly known as the sea fan coral, is a stunning soft coral prized for its intricate, fan-like structure and graceful swaying motion in marine aquariums. This tiny specimen is perfect for hobbyists looking to add natural beauty and biodiversity to their reef tanks.
Lighting: Moderate lighting is recommended to maintain healthy pigmentation and growth. Avoid intense direct lighting to prevent bleaching.
Water Flow: Moderate to strong, indirect water flow is ideal. This ensures the coral receives adequate nutrients and helps prevent detritus buildup within its branches.
Placement: Position the coral in an area with good water movement but away from direct blasts of current. Provide ample space from neighbouring corals to avoid aggression and allow for natural expansion.
Care Level: Intermediate. Requires stable water parameters and attentive husbandry to thrive.
Diet: Primarily photosynthetic through symbiotic zooxanthellae, but benefits from occasional feeding of planktonic foods or coral-specific supplements.
Reef Compatibility: Yes, with adequate spacing. Gorgonia ventalina is generally reef safe but can be sensitive to aggressive neighbours.
Origin: Not Provided.
Maximum Size: Typically grows up to 30 cm in height under optimal conditions.
Minimum Tank Size: 75 litres (20 gallons) recommended to provide stable water quality and space.
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