Green Klyxum

Klyxum sp.

Family : Alcyoniidae

CoralMarineSoft coral

Green encrusting soft coral, forming mats on rocks. Easy to keep in reef aquariums.

Popularity

Soft coral

no calcareous skeleton

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Not Evaluated

Biotope

Indo-Pacific

Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

Klyxum sp. is an encrusting soft coral that forms dense, fleshy colonies. Its characteristic green color comes from symbiotic zooxanthellae. It can reach 20 cm in an aquarium. It is very hardy and tolerates variable water conditions. It reproduces easily by fragmentation. It can be aggressive towards neighboring corals by releasing toxins.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, shallow areas with moderate currents

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH8.1–8.4

GH8–12 °dGH

KH8–12 °dKH

Salinity1.023–1.025 ‰

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.1 mg/L

Calcium

≥ 400 ppm

Magnesium

≥ 1250 ppm

Light

Medium

Flow

Medium

Care

Difficulty

2/5

Diet

Suspension feeder

Min. tank

100 L

Min. group

Adult size

20 cm

Lifespan

5 years

Temperament

Semi-agressif (toxines)

Propagation

Fragmentation

Care notes

Parameters: temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025, calcium 400-450 mg/L, magnesium 1250-1350 mg/L. Moderate lighting, moderate flow. Minimum tank volume 100 L. Feeding: phytoplankton, zooplankton, organic particles. Compatible with most reef fish. Avoid sensitive hard corals due to toxins. Easy propagation by fragmentation.

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