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zooman72 · 01/01/2018, 01:18 AM

Yeah, if you want to keep it an "authentic" Indo-Pacific biotope, take a look at Grube's gorgonian (Pinnagorgia flava), which is cultured by ORA, and pretty common. Looks really good when it "grows up", and is very easy to keep.

You could also look at one of the Caribbean species that are photosynthetic, but take care as not all are considered easy to keep. There are a few species I would recommend though - corky sea fingers (Briareum asbestinum) and knobby sea rod (Eunicea sp.) are really easy, and orange spiny (Muricea elongata) or yellow/ purple sea feathers (Pseudopterogorgia sp.) aren't too difficult either.

There are a few others I have kept relatively easily, but take a look at KP Aquatics as they have a great selection (although this is a bad time of year for them to collect) and are great to work with. It should be easy to find a Grube's, either online or ordered through a LFS.

01/01/2018, 01:18 AM	#111
zooman72 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 1,340	Yeah, if you want to keep it an "authentic" Indo-Pacific biotope, take a look at Grube's gorgonian (Pinnagorgia flava), which is cultured by ORA, and pretty common. Looks really good when it "grows up", and is very easy to keep. You could also look at one of the Caribbean species that are photosynthetic, but take care as not all are considered easy to keep. There are a few species I would recommend though - corky sea fingers (Briareum asbestinum) and knobby sea rod (Eunicea sp.) are really easy, and orange spiny (Muricea elongata) or yellow/ purple sea feathers (Pseudopterogorgia sp.) aren't too difficult either. There are a few others I have kept relatively easily, but take a look at KP Aquatics as they have a great selection (although this is a bad time of year for them to collect) and are great to work with. It should be easy to find a Grube's, either online or ordered through a LFS. __________________ 7 reef tanks, 5 freshwater tanks, 2 terrariums, 2 dogs, 3 boys, and 1 very understanding wife! Current Tank Info: Marine: Pair of 40B's, 45W, 50g cube, ADA 45F at home...IM Nuvo 20 and 10 at office!