Where to buy Australian Colt Coral
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About Australian Colt Coral
Cladiella australis is a branching soft coral with thick, cylindrical branches that form a tree-like structure. Coloration ranges from tan and brown to yellow or orange, sometimes with contrasting polyp tips. The colony appears fleshy and translucent when fully expanded.
Key facts
- Growth Rate
- Easy
- Coloration
- Brown to green with colt-like growth
- Care difficulty
- Easy
- Additional Notes
- Hardy soft coral that expands and contracts with water conditions. Prone to sweeper tentacles in competition; provide adequate spacing from neighbors.
- Care Requirements
- • Moderate to strong indirect water flow; avoid direct current • Medium to high lighting (PAR 150-250) • Photosynthetic; benefits from feeding small zooplankton 2–3× weekly • Prefers stable water: 75–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, 1.024–1.026 SG • Avoid aggressive tank mates; peaceful species
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Appearance Description
- Cladiella australis is a branching soft coral with thick, cylindrical branches that form a tree-like structure. Coloration ranges from tan and brown to yellow or orange, sometimes with contrasting polyp tips. The colony appears fleshy and translucent when fully expanded.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Lighting Requirement
- Low to Medium (75–150 PAR)
- Family
- Alcyoniidae
- Flow Requirement
- Low to Medium
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