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Red Finger Gorgonian EXPERT ONLY (Diodogorgia nodulifera)
Red Finger Gorgonian EXPERT ONLY
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Red Finger Gorgonian EXPERT ONLY (Diodogorgia nodulifera)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
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Quick Stats

Care Level Expert Only
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Orange, Red
Diet Plankton Eater
Water Conditions 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family Anthothelidae
Lighting Low
Supplements Calcium, Strontium, Iodine, Trace Elements
Waterflow Strong
Placement Bottom
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Care Level Expert Only
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Orange, Red
Diet Plankton Eater
Water Conditions 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family Anthothelidae
Lighting Low
Supplements Calcium, Strontium, Iodine, Trace Elements
Waterflow Strong
Placement Bottom
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Red Finger Gorgonian is also referred to as Red Tree Gorgonian, or Colorful Sea Rod. An attractive branching tree-like coral, it is extremely brittle and breaks easily, making it easy to propagate in this way. It basically is available in two color variations being bright orange-yellow with red and white polyps, or deep red to purple with white polyps. This sea fan will usually grow in small and sparsely branched colonies.

The Red Finger Gorgonian is peaceful, but it should be given adequate space away from neighboring corals or anemones. Underwater epoxy is commonly used to anchor its base to a piece of live rock in the reef aquarium. It is difficult to maintain even in the well-established reef system. It is not photosynthetic and requires a low level of lighting to ward off a build-up of microalgae. It also requires a stronger water flow and the addition of iodine, calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.

Since it is not photosynthetic, its survival is dependent on regular and frequent feedings of micro-plankton, live, baby brine shrimp, or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 7"; Large: 7" to 10"

Please note: We guarantee that ALL aquaria species we offer will arrive alive and in good condition. However, because of the increased level of care required for this particular species, it has been designated as "Expert Only." This species is recommended only for the expert aquarist, zoo, or research institution. “Expert Only” aquatic life is exempt from our extended guarantee after their arrival.

Customer Testimonials

Wendy T Auburn , WY
This specimen has done very well for about a year. One of my favorites.
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