(Muricea laxa)

Description

Delicate Spiny Sea Rod: A Graceful Addition to Your Reef

Bring the vibrant, swaying beauty of the Caribbean to your home aquarium with the captivating Delicate Spiny Sea Rod. Its elegant form and striking polyps create a dynamic visual display.

Overview

The Delicate Spiny Sea Rod (*Muricea laxa*) showcases a graceful, branching form, typically presenting in whitish, bluish-white, or gray hues, often with contrasting tan or brown polyps. These polyps extend to create a soft, fuzzy appearance along its branches, adding texture and movement to your reef. This gorgonian grows in a bushy, upright fashion, providing natural architecture and a serene, swaying presence under proper water flow.

Care Level

Considered an intermediate-level coral, *Muricea laxa* is not for beginners due to its specific needs for stable water parameters, moderate to strong flow, and regular feeding. It is peaceful and compatible with most reef inhabitants, making it an excellent choice for a well-established mixed reef aquarium. Proper placement and consistent care are key to its long-term health.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 380 litres (100 gallons) is recommended to provide ample space and stability for this gorgonian. Maintain a temperature range of 22-26°C and a pH of 8.0-8.4. Essential water parameters include Calcium 380-430 mg/l, Alkalinity 2.5-3.0 meq/l, and Magnesium around 1350 mg/l.

Diet

While photosynthetic, *Muricea laxa* is also an active planktivore. Supplement its diet several times a week with zooplankton, marine snow, or other dissolved micro-foods like Reef Roids or DT Phytoplankton to ensure optimal health and growth.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Muricea laxa online from Corais de Vidro, you receive healthy aquarium coral meticulously inspected and responsibly sourced. Our stringent quarantine protocols and expert packing ensure your new Delicate Spiny Sea Rod arrives in pristine condition, ready to flourish in your reef. We are committed to ethical practices and sustainable aquaculture.

• Scientific Name: *Muricea laxa*
• Common Name / Variant: Delicate Spiny Sea Rod
• Maximum Size: 30 cm
• Origin: Western Atlantic Ocean (Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas)
• pH Range: 8.0–8.4
• Temperature: 22–26°C
• Lifespan: [data unavailable]
• Swimming Zone: Mid

Add this exquisite gorgonian to your reef aquarium today!