Paralemnalia spp. | T

Paralemnalia spp. are soft leather corals known for their elegant, finger-like polyps that gently sway with water currents, adding natural movement and texture to marine reef aquariums. As members of the Alcyoniidae family, these corals are prized for their relatively hardy nature compared to other soft corals, though care should be taken to provide stable water conditions.

Lighting: Moderate lighting is recommended to maintain healthy pigmentation and polyp extension. Avoid intense direct light which may cause bleaching or stress.

Water Flow: Gentle to moderate water flow is ideal to ensure the polyps receive adequate nutrients and to prevent detritus accumulation without causing tissue damage.

Placement: Position Paralemnalia spp. in areas with moderate light and flow, ensuring adequate spacing from neighbouring corals to prevent aggressive interactions and allow for natural expansion.

Compatibility: These corals are generally reef safe with adequate spacing, but care should be taken to avoid placing them near aggressive corals that may overgrow or sting them.

Feeding: While primarily photosynthetic, Paralemnalia spp. can benefit from occasional supplemental feeding of fine particulate foods such as phytoplankton or coral-specific liquid foods.

Water Parameters: Maintain stable marine conditions with temperature between 24-27°C, salinity around 1.025 SG, and low nutrient levels to prevent algae overgrowth.

Due to the genus-level identification (spp.), exact origin and maximum size can vary; therefore, conservative husbandry practices are advised. This tiny variant is suitable for aquarists with some experience in soft coral care.