Where to buy Gabon Tree Coral
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About Gabon Tree Coral
Capnella gaboensis is a soft coral with a distinctive tree-like morphology, featuring a solid base and branching polyps that extend upward. Typically tan, brown, or cream-colored with a somewhat wrinkled polyp texture.
Key facts
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Care Requirements
- • Place in moderate indirect light (mid-water column) • Requires gentle to moderate water flow • Primarily photosynthetic; benefits from zooplankton/phytoplankton feeding • Prefers stable water conditions (SG 1.023–1.025, temp 74–78°F) • Can be sensitive to strong direct flow or high light intensity
- Additional Notes
- Gabon tree corals are soft corals that extend polyps when fed. Feed small portions of quality plankton 2–3× weekly. Avoid aggressive tank mates.
- Coloration
- Tan, brown, cream, or pale yellow.
- Care difficulty
- Easy
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Appearance Description
- Capnella gaboensis is a soft coral with a distinctive tree-like morphology, featuring a solid base and branching polyps that extend upward. Typically tan, brown, or cream-colored with a somewhat wrinkled polyp texture.
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Nephtheidae
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and Indo-Malaysian regions.
- Lighting Requirement
- Low to Medium (75-150 PAR)
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