Green Klyxum

Klyxum sp.

Família : Alcyoniidae

CoralMarinhoSoft coral

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

Estado IUCN
NE
Não avaliado
Bioma
Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Descrição

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

Região :

Coral reefs, shallow areas with moderate currents

Distribuição :

Parâmetros recomendados

Temperatura2428 °C
pH8.18.4
GH812 °dGH
KH812 °dKH
Salinidade1.0231.025
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Cálcio
≥ 400 ppm
Magnésio
≥ 1250 ppm
Luz
Média
Fluxo
Médio

Cuidados

Dificuldade
2/5
Dieta
Alimentador de suspensão
Aquário mín.
100 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
20 cm
Esperança de vida
5 anos
Temperamento
Semi-agressif (toxines)
Propagação

Notas de cuidados

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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