Where to buy Finger Soft Coral
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About Finger Soft Coral
Paralemnalia thyrsoides displays elongated finger-like polyp clusters in shades of yellow, orange, tan, or white, arising from a thick encrusting base. The coral has a characteristic bushy, branching morphology resembling fingers or small trees.
Key facts
- Lighting Requirement
- Low to Medium (75-150 PAR)
- Care Requirements
- • Moderate to strong water flow, not direct turbulent current • Moderate to high lighting (PAR 100-200+) • Place in middle aquarium zones away from aggressive corals • Primarily photosynthetic; supplement with plankton/microfood 1-3× weekly • Stable water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.0-8.3, salinity 1.023-1.025
- Coloration
- Yellow, orange, tan, or white polyps with darker colored base
- Coral Type
- Soft
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 74-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
- Additional Notes
- Finger corals are semi-aggressive feeders and do well in moderate flow. They can be toxic to sensitive neighbors; maintain spacing and monitor tank balance.
- Appearance Description
- Paralemnalia thyrsoides displays elongated finger-like polyp clusters in shades of yellow, orange, tan, or white, arising from a thick encrusting base. The coral has a characteristic bushy, branching morphology resembling fingers or small trees.
- Family
- Nephtheidae
- Feeding Needs
- Light supplemental feeding
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia to Papua New Guinea, typically found in reef environments at moderate depths.
- Flow Requirement
- Medium
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