Green Finger Soft Coral
(Sinularia asterolobata)

Description

Green Finger Soft Coral: Swaying Beauty for Your Reef

Introduce vibrant movement and lush green hues to your marine aquarium with the stunning Green Finger Soft Coral. A truly captivating addition that brings a dynamic, living sculpture to your aquascape.

Overview

The Green Finger Soft Coral, known for its distinctive flexible, finger-like branches, creates a mesmerizing swaying motion in your aquarium’s currents. Its brilliant green coloration can range from subtle to intensely neon, captivating any observer. This hardy coral extends its polyps to feed and can grow into impressive, tree-like colonies, offering a significant focal point. It may periodically shed a waxy layer, a natural process for maintaining health.

Care Level

Considered an easy to moderate coral, the Green Finger Soft Coral is an excellent choice for beginner to intermediate reef aquarists. It’s remarkably hardy and adapts well to stable tank conditions. While generally peaceful, it can release chemical compounds (allelopathy); ensure adequate spacing from other corals, especially SPS and LPS, to prevent chemical irritation.

Tank Essentials

Provide a mature marine aquarium of at least 75 litres to accommodate its potential growth and allow for stable parameters. Maintain water temperature between 24-26°C and a pH range of 8.1-8.4. Salinity should be kept stable at 1.023-1.025 specific gravity. This coral thrives under moderate to high lighting and appreciates moderate to strong, intermittent water flow to help keep it clean and encourage polyp extension.

Diet

The Green Finger Soft Coral is primarily photosynthetic, deriving most of its energy from its symbiotic zooxanthellae algae. While not strictly necessary, occasional supplemental feedings of phytoplankton, zooplankton, or liquid coral foods 1-2 times per week will boost growth and vibrancy.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Green Finger Soft Coral online from Corais de Vidro, you receive a healthy, vibrant specimen carefully quarantined and ethically sourced. We pride ourselves on humane shipping and providing only the best healthy marine life to enhance your soft coral reef. Trust in our expertise for your next aquatic masterpiece.

• Scientific Name: *Sinularia asterolobata*
• Common Name / Variant: Green Finger Soft Coral
• Maximum Size: 40 cm
• Origin: Indo-Pacific (often captive-bred)
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 24–26°C
• Lifespan: 10+ years
• Swimming Zone: Mid to Top (Placement Zone)

Add this flowing green jewel to your reef today!