Red Silk Coral

Latin Name

Scleronepthea

Common Name

Red Silk Coral

Also known as

Red Silk, Red Silk Soft Coral, Red Strawberry Soft Coral, Red Strawberry Coral, Strawberry Coral, Silk Coral

Fast Facts

Tremendously popular, Red Silk Coral is one of the only corals available to the trade in a bright red-orange color. A recent introduction to the trade, their care is not as difficult as it is often assumed, although they are difficult shippers that require careful collection and handling. Only somewhat photosynthetic, these corals do not require much lighting, although they are not harmed by it. Placing directly under intense lighting should be avoided, but proper water movement is a must. A direct flow of water from a pump "drilling into the coral " will destroy newly imported pieces, but weak current is equally bad. Strong water flow throughout the tank, for example, directed at tank walls, is recommended. Alternating or pulsing water flow is even better. A small percentage of these corals will inevitably "melt" after shipping, and most pieces will at least lose some branches in shipping. However, unlike most other similar non-photosynthetic corals, remaining pieces often survive and grow! Although similar looking, these corals are much hardier than the related Carnation Coral Dendronepthea. Although most arrive alive, we recommended them only to those comfortable with a little gambling.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a restricted species and is not covered by our live arrival guarantee. Although this can be a hardy corral, they require the expert care and are recommended only for persons experienced in handling "rough shipping" corals.

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

Medium/Around 2"-4"
Large/Around 4"-6"

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

Availability

Medium/Rare, Unpredictable Availability
Large/Rare, Unpredictable Availability

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Red Silk Coral

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Medium	$59.00
Large	$79.00

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.