Kenya Tree Coral
Capnella sp
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About Kenya Tree Coral
General information
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 the Kenya Tree Coral , they come in different colors such as flesh, violet and light brown to name a few. This are the water parameters for cultivating Kenya Tree Coral :
- 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
Diet & nutrition
While the Kenya Tree Coral gets it primary nourishment from a symbiotic zooxanthellae living within its tissues, the require supplemental feeding like mysis or brine shrimp.
Determining sex
The Kenya Tree Coral should be set either at the bottom or at the middle part of the tank.
Breeding & spawning
The Kenya Tree Coral requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.
Origination
The Kenya Tree Coral are found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.
Cautions
While the Kenya Tree Coral 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.
Acclimation process
Kenya Tree Coral are purely marine species. Therefore, salinity must be entirely maintained from 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
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