How difficult is it to keep Cespitularia?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Cespitularia?

The ideal temperature for Cespitularia is 24〜26℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the typical price for Cespitularia?

The price of Cespitularia varies significantly depending on variety, size, and individual quality. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Cespitularia

Q: What should I feed Cespitularia?

Cespitularia feeds on: Mainly nutrition from its zooxanthellae, with micro-plankton or foods for filter-feeding invertebrates as a supplement.. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Intermediate

Cespitularia spp.

A xeniid soft coral that branches from a thick stalk, with polyps bearing eight pinnate tentacles clustered at the branch tips. Specimens with a blue, pale blue or greenish metallic sheen are prized in the aquarium trade.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

24〜26℃

Diet

Mainly nutrition from its zooxanthellae, with micro-plankton or foods for filter-feeding invertebrates as a supplement.

About

Cespitularia is a genus of octocoral soft corals in the family Xeniidae, order Malacalcyonacea, found on shallow reefs across the Indo-West Pacific. Colonies branch from a thick stalk with polyps bearing eight pinnate tentacles clustered at the branch tips. Specimens with a blue, pale blue or greenish metallic sheen are prized by aquarists, but the genus is easily confused with Xenia and Heteroxenia in the same family and trade names alone are unreliable. Note that WoRMS treats the genus as a taxon inquirendum, meaning its validity is unsettled. It is zooxanthellate and draws most of its nutrition from photosynthesis. Within the family it is regarded as relatively sensitive to changes in water quality, and colonies are known to shrink shortly after introduction and then melt away. As a soft coral with no stony skeleton it is not covered by the CITES coral listings.

Source: WoRMS