Brown Capnella
Capnella sp.
CoralMarine
This coral forms fleshy tree-like branches in brown to beige color. The polyps are retractable. Its growth is moderate to fast. It can reach 25 cm in height. It tolerates a wide range of parameters. It is peaceful and can be kept with other soft corals. It propagates easily by cuttings. It is very popular in aquariums.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–27 |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| GH | 8–12 |
| KH | 8–12 |
| Salinity | 1.023–1.025 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.1 |
Care
Difficulty2/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank60 L
Min. group1
Adult size25 cm
Lifespan7 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
Care notes
Parameters: temperature 24-27°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025, calcium 400-450 mg/L, magnesium 1250-1350 mg/L. Lighting moderate. Flow moderate. Feeding: photosynthetic, may accept phytoplankton. Minimum tank volume: 60 liters. Compatibility: peaceful, avoid aggressive corals. Difficulty: easy (2/5). Adult size: 25 cm. Lifespan: 5-8 years. Propagation by cuttings.