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General info about Purple Whip Gorgonian

In general, sea fans that comes from the genus Pterogorgia have rigid structures that are mainly composed of a calcite compound and gorgonin which is a type of hard protein. Their blade-like branches are usually flattened with numerous tiny polyps encased in a flexible net like skeletal structure.

As for the Purple Whip Gorgonian, they are predominantly colored purple including the polyps. This are the water parameters in cultivating Purple Whip Gorgonian:

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 2.86 - 4.29 MEQ/L (8 - 12 dKH)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 72° - 78° F (22° - 26° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
  • pH: 8.1 - 8.4

Purple Whip Gorgonian Diet & Nutrition

The Purple Whip Gorgonian are classified as zooxanthellate. This means that they get their primary nutrition from the symbiotic zooxanthellae living within their tissues. However, on top of this, we still recommend you do supplemental feeding by adding mysis and brine shrimp in the water.

Fragging / Propagating Purple Whip Gorgonian

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Purple Whip Gorgonian. They should be set at the middle or bottom portion of the tank. You can use gel glue or any underwater adhesive to securely fasten their position.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Purple Whip Gorgonian

The Purple Whip Gorgonian requires moderate lighting and moderate to strong waterflow.

Parasites & Diseases that Affect Purple Whip Gorgonian

The Purple Whip Gorgonian is prone to cyanobacteria infestation, especially if there is minimal waterflow. In case of an algal infestation, you can clean them by removing the algae with a soft brush.

Purple Whip Gorgonian Origin

The Purple Whip Gorgonian can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean and in the Atlantic Ocean, especially in the USA and Canada.

Caution Should be Taken with Purple Whip Gorgonian

Although the Purple Whip Gorgonian has a peaceful behaviour, proper spacing should observed in relation to corals with an aggresive or semi-aggresive behaviour.

How to Acclimate Purple Whip Gorgonian

Purple Whip Gorgonian is purely marine. So, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

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Purple Whip Gorgonian Gorgonian Sea Fan Gorgoniidae Pseudopterogorgia sp

In general, sea fans that comes from the genus Pterogorgia have rigid structures that are mainly composed of a calcite compound and gorgonin which is a type of hard protein. Their blade-like branches are usually flattened with numerous tiny polyps encased in a flexible net like skeletal structure.

As for the Purple Whip Gorgonian, they are predominantly colored purple including the polyps. This are the water parameters in cultivating Purple Whip Gorgonian:

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 2.86 - 4.29 MEQ/L (8 - 12 dKH)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 72° - 78° F (22° - 26° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
  • pH: 8.1 - 8.4
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