Remarkable sinularia

Sinularia notanda

CoralMarine

Sinularia notanda is characterized by elongated, branched lobes resembling fingers. Its texture is firm and the surface is covered with small warts. Colors range from olive green to purple. Polyps are large and conspicuous. It produces moderate allelopathic compounds. Growth is slow to moderate, reaching 20 cm. It prefers moderate lighting and low to moderate flow.

Recommended parameters

ParameterRecommended range
Temperature24–28
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12
KH8–12
NO₃≤ 10
PO₄≤ 0.08

Care

Difficulty3/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank60 L
Min. group1
Adult size20 cm
Lifespan7 ans
Temperamentpeaceful

Care notes

Parameters: 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Moderate lighting (PAR 60-100), low to moderate flow. Sensitive to high nitrates (>10 ppm). Feed with phytoplankton or liquid foods twice a week. Minimum tank volume 60 liters. Compatible with peaceful fish. Avoid aggressive corals nearby. Fragmentation possible but delicate.