Where to buy Menella Gorgonian
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About Menella Gorgonian
Menella species are branching gorgonians with tree-like or fan-like colonies. They typically display colors ranging from white, yellow, orange, to red, with a flexible, calcified skeleton. Polyps extend from the main branches in a feathery arrangement.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Moderate to strong water flow; position in middle water column • Moderate to bright lighting (PAR 150–250+) • Primarily photosynthetic; supplement with plankton/zooplankton 1–2× weekly • Stable parameters: pH 8.1–8.3, Salinity 1.023–1.026, Temp 76–78°F • Avoid high-flow direct blast; prefers gentle, consistent circulation
- Additional Notes
- Non-photosynthetic (NPS) gorgonian. Requires regular feeding and low to moderate lighting.
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Coloration
- White, yellow, orange, red, or brown; coloration varies by species and location.
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.4 Salinity: 1.024-1.026
- Appearance Description
- Menella species are branching gorgonians with tree-like or fan-like colonies. They typically display colors ranging from white, yellow, orange, to red, with a flexible, calcified skeleton. Polyps extend from the main branches in a feathery arrangement.
- Min tank size
- 55 gallons
- Lighting Requirement
- Low to Medium (75-150 PAR)
- Family
- Ellisellidae
- Flow Requirement
- Medium to High
Research before you buy
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