Orange Tree Gorgonian (Swiftia exserta)
Coral in the family Plexauridae.
Quick facts
Scientific nameSwiftia exserta
FamilyPlexauridae
Minimum tank size75 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
Origin and habitat
Western Atlantic from Florida and the Caribbean to Brazil, typically found at depths of 50–500 meters on deep reefs and continental slopes.
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