- Name:
Neon Green Nepthea
(View AKA's) - Family: Nephtheidae
- Species: Nephtheidae Soft Coral
- Scientific Name: Nepthea sp
General info about Neon Green Nepthea
In general, soft corals coming from the Family Nephtheidae are generally referred to as Cauliflower Soft Corals. Their coral growth is classified as Arboreal which means that they have a tree-like appearance. They have a thick base trunk which stands and looks like a tree with many branches where the tentacles are found.
As for Neon Green Nepthea, they come in different colors such as flesh, violet and light brown to name a few. This are the water parameters for cultivating Neon Green Nepthea:
- Calcium: 420 - 430 ppm
- Alkalinity: 3.21 - 3.57 MEQ/L (9 - 10 dKH)
- Phosphates: 0
- Magnesium: 1280 - 1350
- Strontium: 8 -10 mg/L
- Temperature: 77° - 81° F (25° - 27° C)
- Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
- pH: 8.0 - 8.4
Neon Green Nepthea Diet & Nutrition
While the Neon Green Nepthea gets it primary nourishment from a symbiotic zooxanthellae living within its tissues, the require supplemental feeding like mysis or brine shrimp.
Fragging / Propagating Neon Green Nepthea
The Neon Green Nepthea should be set either at the bottom or at the middle part of the tank.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Neon Green Nepthea
The Neon Green Nepthea requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.
Neon Green Nepthea Origin
The Neon Green Nepthea are found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.
Caution Should be Taken with Neon Green Nepthea
While the Neon Green Nepthea has a peaceful behavior, you have to give them enough space since they release a slime coat that is harmful to other corals and irritating to a human skin. You should wear gloves in handling them. They don't need too much light, otherwise they will die and will be eaten by both fish and invertebrates.
How to Acclimate Neon Green Nepthea
Neon Green Nepthea are purely marine species. Therefore, salinity must be entirely maintained from 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Neon Green Nepthea
Neon Green Nepthea occassionaly releases a slime coat from their body that is harmful when lodged to other coral colonies. This slime coat can cause irritation to the human skin, so you should wear gloves in handling them.
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| Neon Green Nepthea | Nephtheidae Soft Coral | Nephtheidae | Nepthea sp | In general, soft corals coming from the Family Nephtheidae are generally referred to as Cauliflower Soft Corals. Their coral growth is classified as Arboreal which means that they have a tree-like appearance. They have a thick base trunk which stands and looks like a tree with many branches where the tentacles are found. As for Neon Green Nepthea, they come in different colors such as flesh, violet and light brown to name a few. This are the water parameters for cultivating Neon Green Nepthea:
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