- Name:
Fuzzy Gorgonian
- Family: Plexauridae
- Species: Plexaurella
- Scientific Name: Plexaurella sp
General info about Fuzzy 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 Fuzzy Gorgonian, they are predominantly colored violet. This are the water parameters for cultivating Fuzzy 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
Fuzzy Gorgonian Diet & Nutrition
The Fuzzy 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 Fuzzy Gorgonian
The Fuzzy Gorgonian should 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 Fuzzy Gorgonian
The Fuzzy 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.
Fuzzy Gorgonian Origin
The Fuzzy Gorgonian are a subtropical species found in the Western Atlantic Ocean, particularly in the USA and Canada.
Caution Should be Taken with Fuzzy Gorgonian
While the Fuzzy 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 Fuzzy Gorgonian
Fuzzy Gorgonian are purely marine species. Therefore, salinity must be entirely maintained from 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
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| Fuzzy Gorgonian | Plexaurella | Plexauridae | Plexaurella sp | 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 Fuzzy Gorgonian, they are predominantly colored violet. This are the water parameters for cultivating Fuzzy Gorgonian:
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