Orange Soft Coral

Latin Name

Scleronepthea, Neospongoides, Lemnalia

Common Name

Orange Soft Coral

Also known as

Orange Carnation, Orange Tree Coral, Orange Carnation Coral, Scleronepthea, Neospongoides, Lemnalia

Fast Facts

PHOTO NOTE:
Shown is a piece that is tightly closed up-- it's much prettier when expanded!

Tremendously popular, Orange Soft Coral is one of the only corals available in this sort of orange color. Only somewhat photosynthetic (if at all), these corals do not require much lighting, although they are not harmed by it, providing it is not too intense. Placing directly under intense lighting should be avoided, but proper water movement is a must. Strong water flow throughout the tank, for example, directed at tank walls, is recommended. Alternating or pulsing water flow is even better. Although similar looking, these corals are much hardier than the related Carnation Coral Dendronepthea, and Red Silk Coral If you like this one, you'll also like the Pink Soft Coral which is also available. (same thing, different color). These corals are not abundant in the trade. They tend to run small, large pieces are rarely available.

Note: All soft corals can expand and contract tremendously. Size will vary from smaller when you receive them, to larger once they have adjusted to your aquarium for a period of weeks.

Sizes

Around 2"-3". REMEMBER: All soft corals can expand and contract tremendously.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Related Coral

Pink Soft Coral, More Corals: Soft

Availability

Infrequently available, never plentiful and sells in an instant. Act fast when available!

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Orange Soft Coral SALE!

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$59.00 (reg. $69.00)

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.