Coral Profile

Knobby Sea Rod

Eunicea sp.

Also known as: Gorgonian, Sea Whip

Soft coralintermediate

Type

Soft coral

Difficulty

intermediate

Light

medium

Flow

high

Notes

Branching gorgonian — a stiff vertical 'tree' that doesn't bend in flow. Needs strong directional flow to prevent algae and cyanobacteria settling on the trunk. Photosynthetic but benefits from spot-feeding mysis.

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