Non-photosynthetic Gorgonian

NPS

Diodogorgia nodulifera

Family: Plexauridae

Care

Expert

Lighting

None

Flow

High

What to look for

Look for the overall growth form, polyp shape, tentacle structure, and colour pattern. For close matches, compare against similar NPS corals and use a clear side-on photo with visible polyps.

Care notes

This coral is listed as expert care with none lighting and high flow.

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