Where to buy Yellow Finger Gorgonian
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About Yellow Finger Gorgonian
Yellow to orange branching gorgonian with finger-like polyp extensions giving it a distinctive nodular appearance. The central axis is yellow to orange, and polyps extend along branch edges in a characteristic clustered pattern.
Key facts
- Coloration
- Yellow to orange throughout the colony and polyp extensions.
- Care Requirements
- • Place in moderate to strong indirect light or middle water column • Requires moderate to strong water flow to maintain polyp extension • Primarily photosynthetic; supplement with occasional planktonic foods or phytoplankton • Prefers stable reef conditions: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.023-1.025 • Avoid direct intense light; fluorescent/LED lighting recommended
- Family
- Gorgoniidae
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Flow Requirement
- Medium to High
- Coral Type
- Sea Fan
- Min tank size
- 55 gallons
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Additional Notes
- Non-photosynthetic (NPS) gorgonian. Also known as Red Finger. Requires regular feeding and low to moderate lighting.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
- Feeding Needs
- Light supplemental feeding
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and Indo-Australian Archipelago.
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