Where to buy Purple Candelabra Gorgonian
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About Purple Candelabra Gorgonian
Purple Candelabra Gorgonian is a branching soft coral with a sturdy main stem that repeatedly subdivides into upright, candelabra-like branches. Coloration ranges from deep purple to burgundy, with polyps that extend along branches, creating a feathery appearance.
Key facts
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Flow Requirement
- Medium to High
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, from Florida and the Caribbean to Brazil, typically found on coral reefs at depths of 10–150 feet.
- Coloration
- Purple to brown with candelabra-like branches
- Appearance Description
- Purple Candelabra Gorgonian is a branching soft coral with a sturdy main stem that repeatedly subdivides into upright, candelabra-like branches. Coloration ranges from deep purple to burgundy, with polyps that extend along branches, creating a feathery appearance.
- Additional Notes
- Photosynthetic gorgonian with candelabra-like branching structure.
- Lighting Requirement
- Low to Medium (75–150 PAR)
- Min tank size
- 50 gallons
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Feeding Needs
- Light supplemental feeding
- Coral Type
- Soft
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