- Name:
Giant Caribbean Slit Pore Gorgonian
- Family: Plexauridae
- Species: Plexaurella
- Scientific Name: Plexaurella nutans
General info about Giant Caribbean Slit Pore Gorgonian
In general, gorgonians coming from the genus Plexaurella has a distinct feature that is characterized by their pores having individual slits. At a glance they look like any other gorgonian species, however taking a closer look at their skeletal structure gives you an identifying mark through its 4-rayed butterfly spicules in the cortex.
As for the Giant Caribbean Slit Pore Gorgonian, they are predominantly colored light brown with white tentacles. This are the water parameters for cultivating Giant Caribbean Slit Pore Gorgonian:
- Calcium: 420 - 440 ppm
- Alkalinity: 2.86 - 4.259 MEQ/L (8 - 12 dKH)
- Phosphates: > 0.10 mg/L
- Magnesium: 1260 - 1350
- Strontium: 8 -10 mg/L
- Temperature: 72° - 78° F (22° - 26° C)
- Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
- pH: 8.1 - 8.4
Giant Caribbean Slit Pore Gorgonian Diet & Nutrition
The Giant Caribbean Slit Pore Gorgonian is not a photosynthetic species. They get their nourishment by snatching small foods present in the water like plankton. Supplemental feeding is highly advised where you can give them brine shrimp and mysis.
Fragging / Propagating Giant Caribbean Slit Pore Gorgonian
The Giant Caribbean Slit Pore Gorgonianshould be placed at the bottom portion of the tank. You may need a gel glue or putty to fasten them on an exposed rock.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Giant Caribbean Slit Pore Gorgonian
The Giant Caribbean Slit Pore Gorgonian only requires minimal lighting but a strong flow of water. This is the reason why they should be placed at the bottom of the tank.
Giant Caribbean Slit Pore Gorgonian Origin
The Giant Caribbean Slit Pore Gorgonian are a subtropical species found in the Western Atlantic Ocean, particularly in the USA and Canada.
Caution Should be Taken with Giant Caribbean Slit Pore Gorgonian
While the Giant Caribbean Slit Pore Gorgonian is not aggressive, you still need to give ample space between other species corals. What you should be cautious is during the handling process since the branches are highly brittle and can easily break off.
How to Acclimate Giant Caribbean Slit Pore Gorgonian
Giant Caribbean Slit Pore Gorgonian are purely marine species. Therefore, salinity must be entirely maintained from 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
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| Giant Caribbean Slit Pore Gorgonian | Plexaurella | Plexauridae | Plexaurella nutans | In general, gorgonians coming from the genus Plexaurella has a distinct feature that is characterized by their pores having individual slits. At a glance they look like any other gorgonian species, however taking a closer look at their skeletal structure gives you an identifying mark through its 4-rayed butterfly spicules in the cortex. As for the Giant Caribbean Slit Pore Gorgonian, they are predominantly colored light brown with white tentacles. This are the water parameters for cultivating Giant Caribbean Slit Pore Gorgonian:
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Changed by users
| Submitted Date | Submitted By | Status | Action |
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| 2019-01-21 03:11:50 | Tristan Paylado | Approved |