Yellow finger gorgonian

[Sarjantsmith]

Hi does any one have any experience with gorgonian coral aka chilli coral ,
I understand they need as low light as possible and high flow .... What is high flow I have it in a postion where it's being moved a fair bit , unsure If it's in touch flow
Could any one help
Cheers

 

[noy]

Hi does any one have any experience with gorgonian coral aka chilli coral ,
I understand they need as low light as possible and high flow .... What is high flow I have it in a postion where it's being moved a fair bit , unsure If it's in touch flow
Could any one help
Cheers

The yellow finger gorgonian I am familiar with is the Diodogorgia nodulifera. To me a chili coral is different type of NPS.

In my experience there is no particular lighting requirements although lower lighting will inhibit algae growth. They do require medium to high flow. You should see movement of the polyps when they are extended. If the flow is too high it will inhibit the coral from catching food.

Most importantly it has to be fed several times a day.