Dendrophyllia
Dendrophyllia sp
Saltwater Coral
Species Group: Dendrophyllia
Family: Dendrophylliidae
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Water parameters
Temp
76-80 F
Temperature
Maintaining a stable and appropriate temperature is critical for the survival of aquatic life.
pH 7.8 - 8.4 potential of HydrogenMeasuring the acidity or alkalinity of water on a 0–14 scale, where 7 is neutral, 7 is alkaline.
NO3 1-20 ppm NitrateWhile less toxic than ammonia, high nitrate levels (above 40–80 ppm) are important to monitor because they can cause fish stress, stunted growth, and harmful algae blooms.
NO2 <0.0001 ppm NitriteIt is a highly toxic, intermediate compound in the nitrogen cycle produced from broken-down ammonia
PO4 0.01 - 0.1 ppm PhosphateIt is essential for plant development but must be managed, as excess levels trigger nuisance algae blooms and inhibit coral calcification.
NH3 <0.1 ppm AmmoniaIt is the primary killer of aquarium fish, causing gill damage, stress, and death
Ca 380 - 450 ppm CalciumSupporting the growth, skeletal structure, and shell formation of corals, mollusks, crustaceans, and coralline algae
KH 8 - 12 dKH AlkalinityIt acts as a shield, neutralizing acids to prevent dangerous pH "crashes" that can harm fish, corals, and plants.
Mg 1200 - 1400 ppm MagnesiumIt enables coral growth by supporting skeletal formation, assists in metabolic processes, and ensures that calcium is available for corals, clams, and coralline algae.
SG 1.023 - 1.026 SG SalinityEssential for maintaining stable, natural water parameters, proper osmoregulation, and stress-free environments for marine fish and corals
ORP 250 - 400 mV Oxidation-Reduction PotentialA higher positive mV indicates clean, oxygen-rich water with high water quality, while low readings indicate high pollution.
About Dendrophyllia
General information
In general, Dendrophyllia are classified as stony cup coral where their tentacles are enclosed in to a singe branch forming like a cup. Their polyps are usually small in size and extends out and exposed all the time regardless if it is night or day. Commonly called as the “Dendro” corals, they are the perfect piece for newbie aquarist since they are easy to care.
For the Dendrophyllia, they are predominatly colored yellow orange. This are the water parameters for cultivating Dendrophyllia:
- Calcium: 400 – 450 ppm
- Alkalinity: 2.86 – 3.93 MEQ/L (8 – 11 dKH)
- Phosphates: 0
- Magnesium: 1200 – 1350
- Strontium: 8 -10
- Temperature: 72° – 78° F (22° – 26° C)
- Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 – 1.025
- pH: 8.1 – 8.4
Diet & nutrition
Dendrophyllia are classified as azooxanthellate. Meaning, they DO NOT have the symbiotic zooxanthellae that can possibly give them nourishment. With this, they get their nourishment by the absoprtion of nutirents in the water. We do recommend supplemental feeding by adding mysis and brine shrimp in the water.
Determining sex
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Dendrophyllia. They need to be set at the bottom portion of the tank where lighting and flow rate are in moderation.
Breeding & spawning
Dendrophyllia requires low lighting and moderate waterflow.
Origination
Dendrophyllia can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean. You have to take note that they dwell in deepwater environments and prefer areas with low lighting.
Acclimation process
Since Dendrophyllia is a marine species, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
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