Pinnigorgia sp.
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Gorgonians in the saltwater aquarium
Gorgonians are a favorite pet of some saltwater aquarists. Quite a few are particularly attracted to colorful and finely branched specimens. But be careful, such gorgonians are usually azooxanthellate species, i.e. gorgonians that do not have any symbiotic algae. They therefore depend on the regular addition of fine food such as plankton and are difficult to keep in the aquarium long-term. In contrast, brown gorgonians such as Eunicea or Plexaura are very robust pets. Thanks to the symbiotic algae that are found in their tissue, good lighting is sufficient as a food source. Nevertheless, they also benefit from occasional additional feeding in the form of fine dust food or plankton.
Keeping gorgonians
The current is the most important thing when keeping gorgonians. Choose a location in the aquarium with a strong and changing current. If the gorgonian does not open and does not show any polyps, this could be a sign of too little current. Increased nutrient levels are not normally a problem. A major enemy of gorgonians is filamentous algae. You should definitely avoid these.