Branching Bryozoan (Bryozoa sp.)
Invertebrate in the family Bryozoa. Beginner care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Filter-feeders that consume plankton, detritus, and microorganisms from the water column. Benefit from regular feeding with phytoplankton or liquid invertebrate foods in systems with low natural food sources.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including coral reef systems from the Red Sea to Australia and Hawaii.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 20 gallon tank • Requires strong, indirect water flow to feed but not so strong as to damage fragile branches • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and pH 8.1–8.3 • Prefers established tanks with adequate microplankton and phytoplankton; may benefit from occasional liquid phytoplankton dosing • Nocturnal feeders; dim lighting conditions preferred
Log Branching Bryozoan in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Branching Bryozoan alongside everything else in your reef.
