Special-Christmas Tree Coral (Non Photosynthetic)

This is for a non-photosynthetic Christmas Tree coral, Studeriotes sp. 

Size: ~3-3+ inches when fully open. Colors vary and tend to be a darker base color.

Lighting: not applicable, non photosynthetic

Water flow: moderate to higher water flow

This is a non-photosynthetic coral. We recommend placing it in moderate to higher water flow in an established aquarium. Being nonphosynthetic a mature aquarium is recommended. We recommend feeding it 2-3 times week with phytoplankton.

When this coral is closed it looks almost like a ball and takes time to open up. Do not be alarmed when you first receive it and it is closed up. This is normal for this species.

This coral variety is peaceful and considered safe with our larger species (not Dwarf seahorses) of seahorses. 

Like our captive bred seahorses, we recommend using RODI water when mixing your saltwater. Corals can be sensitive to improper water quality. We recommend the same water parameters we do for our captive bred seahorses and fish.

Find water parameter chart here: https://seahorsesavvy.com/blogs/news/cycling-a-saltwater-aquarium-for-seahorses

Please note: Coral color and appearance varies. Differences in light, glass, water parameters, and many other factors can influence how a coral appears so it may appear different in your aquarium. Many coral species will "close up" during shipping and can take a day or up to a week or more to open. This is normal and expected when you receive them. 

If you have any questions please reach out to us. We are happy to help. Email: alyssa@seahorsesavvy.com. Phone: 410-618-3604.