Where to buy Carnation Coral
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About Carnation Coral
Dendronephthya hemprichi displays a branching, tree-like morphology with polyps clustered along delicate branches. Coloration ranges from vibrant pink, orange, or red to white and yellow, often with contrasting tentacle tips; individual colonies exhibit remarkable color variation.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to Indonesia and the Philippines.
- Feeding Needs
- Regular feeding
- Family
- Nephtheidae
- Appearance Description
- Dendronephthya hemprichi displays a branching, tree-like morphology with polyps clustered along delicate branches. Coloration ranges from vibrant pink, orange, or red to white and yellow, often with contrasting tentacle tips; individual colonies exhibit remarkable color variation.
- Additional Notes
- Photo needed: existing Carnation Coral catalog entry reclassified as NPS on 2026-04-25. Non-photosynthetic soft coral; best for expert systems designed around heavy feeding. Photo candidate added via SearchAPI on 2026-04-25 from inaturalist.org. Verify species match and usage rights before marking final.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
- Care difficulty
- Hard
- Growth Rate
- Easy
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Flow Requirement
- Medium to High
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Requires strong water flow (moderate to high) for polyp extension and nutrient delivery • Place in mid-water column with indirect lighting to prevent light-shock damage • Regular feeding with phytoplankton, zooplankton, or liquid foods 2-3× weekly • Prefers cooler temps (72–76°F) and stable parameters (stable salinity, calcium) • Non-photosynthetic; cannot survive on light alone—mandatory feeding required
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