Green Trumpet Coral
The Green Trumpet Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral that is often referred to as Green Torch Coral, Candy or Bullseye Coral. The skeleton of this species is branched out of a central base, and terminates into a large head that resembles a trumpet. Green Trumpet Coral is mostly a carnivorous coral.
Green Trumpet Coral Appearance
This branch type coral branches out to a large head that resembles a trumpet. Green Trumpet Coral has large fleshy polyps that covers each head of the colony, which are fluorescent green in this species that seem to almost glow. It is able to expand its skeleton size giving the coral a similar appearance when compared to closed brain coral.
Environmental Requirements Of Green Trumpet Coral
Green Trumpet Coral is a hardy and relatively peaceful reef inhabitant, with very short sweeper tentacles that minimize its aggressiveness. Green Trumpet Coral requires moderate lighting and moderate water movement for optimum health, along with the addition of strontium, calcium and other trace elements to the water. The coloring of this coral depends on the amount of lighting or lack of lighting that it receives in the tank. It can be sensitive to metal halide lighting in aquariums, but can be acclimated in time.
Feeding And Nutrition For Green Trumpet Coral
Feeding Green Trumpet Coral in a marine reef aquarium is relatively easy and can be infrequent. It will definitely benefit from occasional target feedings of plankton and brine shrimp. Green Trumpet Coral can also be fed weekly in the form of chopped meaty items, baby brine shrimp and zooplankton. They have relatively short feeding tentacles.
Green Trumpet Coral Characteristics
This type of coral is a favorite amongst aquarium enthusiasts desiring an easy to care for stony coral. Green Trumpet Coral has clusters of bright green surrounded by a "cushion" of red. Actinic spectrum lighting will accentuate these colors in the saltwater aquarium environment, particularly the metallic variety. Maintaining proper calcium levels is very important to help this coral maintain its color and vibrance.
Green Trumpet Coral In The Reef Tank
When adding a Green Trumpet Coral to the tank, it's recommended to start with a mid-level position depending on individual lighting scenarios then to adjust positioning based on the overall growth observed. Trumpet Coral can live very peacefully with other non-aggressive corals on the same reef. Moderate water movement in the aquarium is recommended to maintain optimum health within the tank.
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