As mentioned before, Kenya Tree Corals can be aggressive to nearby corals. Though named after the African country, these corals have a large natural range. This genus for the most part has been propagated extensively in captivity and is an excellent candidate for aquaculture. Once it reaches a height of over six inches, it will probably begin throwing branches into the water column, to land and stick where they may. Providing light under the blue and white spectrum is plenty.
With their delicate appearance and high status in the marine hobby, corals are often seen as impossible for new aquarists. But many soft corals don't need either of these things, just a bit of food and little else. These corals can live through almost anything you can throw at them, and in many cases already have! Aquacultured unattached Kenya Tree Leather Coral. Origin||Indo-Pacific|. While this likely won't be a problem for a tank dominated by soft corals, we do not recommend this one to a tank that is planned for predominantly hard corals. The Kenya Tree Coral gets its name from its definite tree-like appearance and is often one of the first corals added by new hobbyists. Sorry, this item is out of stock. Kenya Tree Coral, Medium: over 3-4", Jakarta. Kenya tree corals prefer medium to high light. No sting but can release toxins Growth... Picture for reference. It is a soft coral, meaning it is very fleshy with little to no skeleton to support it.
Because these behaviors can also mean that the coral is shedding or propagating, it's best to wait a few days before taking action; in the meantime, test aquarium water parameters and make sure there are available nutrients. Get the latest from Coral HQ. While a coral will accept a granule smaller than its polyp size, it can't accept anything larger, and can even spend more energy than it gains trying to digest a piece too big. Receive FREE SHIPPING on qualifying orders when you sign up to receive our emails. Company Number 12468151. The downside is that it also removes the other dissolved organic molecules that the Kenya Tree Coral relies on for food. Not only does this coral spread fast, but new growth can be very difficult to remove; a Kenya Tree Coral can successfully rejuvenate from the smallest pieces of damaged flesh. This frag can then be rehomed to another hobbyist or placed elsewhere in the tank. Aquariums are rich in detritus and dissolved organics compared to the pure conditions of coral reefs, giving Kenya Tree Coral an easy shot at dominating the aquascape. Propagating Kenya Tree Coral. Moderate water movement is recommended. We will work closely with you to make sure you are taken care of.
Range: Indo Pacific, Solomon Islands. Opens in a new window. Free items do not have any guarantee. It lives in a wide range of the Indo-Pacific. Kenya Tree Leathers rely heavily on the products of their zooxanthellae but also may feed on phytoplankton and similarly sized microfauna in the water column. Water Pump & Finnex Fuge RAY included. Also, you have some water buffering capacity to deal with the noxious chemicals it releases. Be the first to know when we launch.
Phosphorus levels need to be at or close to 0ppm to avoid fueling the growth of competitive algae. They depend a lot more on feeding than other corals – and their need for food makes them especially beginner friendly. Medium and Large Corals may be Combinations of smaller sized polyps or colonies.