Purple Candelabra Gorgonian (Plexaura flexuosa)
Coral in the family Plexauridae.
Quick facts
Scientific namePlexaura flexuosa
FamilyPlexauridae
Minimum tank size50 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 74-78°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 on coral reefs at depths of 10–150 feet.
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