Where to buy Orange Tree Gorgonian
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About Orange Tree Gorgonian
Swiftia exserta is a branching gorgonian with a feathery, tree-like morphology. Coloration ranges from orange to orange-red, with the polyps extending from the branches. The coral forms a delicate fan structure typical of the genus.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Moderate to strong water flow; avoid stagnant areas • Mid-depth placement in established reef tanks • Moderate lighting (not photosynthetic; benefits from low-to-moderate light) • Target feed zooplankton, small meaty foods 2-3x weekly • Stable salinity (1.023-1.025), temp 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Coral Type
- Sea Fan
- Feeding Needs
- Regular feeding
- Origin
- Western Atlantic from Florida and the Caribbean to Brazil, typically found at depths of 50–500 meters on deep reefs and continental slopes.
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Lighting Requirement
- Low to Medium (75–150 PAR)
- Flow Requirement
- Medium to High
- Family
- Plexauridae
- Additional Notes
- Non-photosynthetic (NPS) gorgonian. Requires regular feeding and low to moderate lighting.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
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