Red Carnation Coral (Dendronepthya species)

This coral requires multiple feedings every day of phytoplankton and other types of marine plankton. Do not need light to live , Prefers to hang upside down in caves out of light.

Diet: Carnivore.

Behavior: The Dendronepthya species is generally peaceful toward other tankmates

Water parameters: Keep water quality high (SG 1.023 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, )

Care: Many consider the Dendronepthya species a high-maintenance specimen.

Origin: The Carnation Coral (Red) is commonly collected from Indonesia.

Color: The Carnation Coral (Red) has a red, orange, yellow color.

Type of hard coral: Soft coral

Feeding: It likes to eat filter feeding invert food, Mysis Shrimp, micro-plankton a few times per week, when open..

Lighting: Has low lighting needs.Symbiotic algae zooxanthellae are hosted within this organism.

Water flow: The Red Carnation, Strawberry Coral, Colored Cauliflower Coral, Colored Tree Coral requires intermediate water flow.