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Pipe Organ Coral
IntermediateTubipora musica
Unique coral with green polyps emerging from red skeleton. Appears soft but actually has a hard skeleton.
Dificuldade
Intermediate
Temperatura
24〜27℃
Expectativa de vida
10+ years with proper care
Dieta
Photosynthesis + liquid food
Sobre
Organ pipe coral (Tubipora musica) is a unique octocoral that builds a bright red calcium carbonate skeleton of parallel tubes resembling a pipe organ—unusual among soft corals. Native to shallow reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, living colonies appear green, blue, or purple as the skeletal tubes are concealed by expanded polyps bearing eight feathery tentacles. Colonies grow in dome shapes up to 3 m across. In aquaria, moderate lighting (150–250 PAR) and gentle to moderate flow are optimal; turbulent currents cause polyp retraction. Its striking appearance has driven heavy collection pressure for both aquaria and the souvenir trade, highlighting the importance of sustainable sourcing.
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Informações básicas
Origem
shallow reefs of the Indian Ocean and western and central Pacific Ocean
Expectativa de vida
10+ years with proper care
Temperatura
24〜27℃
Dieta
Photosynthesis + liquid food
Guia de Cuidados
Lighting
Moderate
Flow
Low to moderate
Water Quality
Requires stable water parameters
Calcium
Ca supplementation recommended for skeleton growth
Notes
Sensitive to water changes — acclimate carefully
UniqueRed skeletonIntermediateBeautiful polyps
FAQ de Pipe Organ Coral
QQual a dificuldade de manter Pipe Organ Coral?
A
Intermediate. Esta é uma espécie de nível intermediário. Alguma experiência prévia e conhecimento de gestão ambiental são recomendados.
QQual é a temperatura ideal para Pipe Organ Coral?
A
A temperatura ideal para Pipe Organ Coral é 24〜27℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
QQual é a expectativa de vida de Pipe Organ Coral?
A
A expectativa de vida média de Pipe Organ Coral é 10+ years with proper care. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
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