{"product_id":"special-2-pack-one-red-finger-and-one-yellow-finger-large-size-gorgonians","title":"Special-2( Pack)-One Red Finger and One Yellow Finger (Large Size) Gorgonians","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is for one nonphotosynthetic Caribbean Red Finger and one branching Yellow Finger Gorgonians. Two total Gorgonians. Large Sizes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Size: Large Size, ~5-8+ inches each. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Lighting: This species is nonphotosynthetic meaning it does not need light. It can be placed in moderate to lower lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotosynthetic: No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding: This is a nonphotosynethetic species. Supplemental feeding is required for this species. You can supplemental feed this coral with live baby brine shrimp, powered coral foods, or photoplankton if you wish. We recommend broadcast feeding them 2-3 times or more weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Water Flow: Moderate to higher water flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a colorful nonphotosynthetic Gorgonian orginating from the Caribbean. We find these to be very hardy nonphotosynthetic corals and not hard to care for with proper care. These are a deepwater species and not always available to us. Finger Gorgonians are sure to add bright color to your aquarium. They come in bright yellow and a red variety for this species. It is best to place them in an area algae will not grow on them with plenty of water flow. They have large bright white polyps that you can easily spot feed when they open. This species will open and close as they prefer. It can take them a week or so for the polyps to open in the aquarium as they adjust and acclimate. This is normal for this species. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgonians and Sea Fans are gorgeous soft corals and are considered hardy beginner corals when properly cared for. They are perfect for soft coral dominated aquariums, any reef tank, a Gorgonian dominated tank, Caribbean tank (many are Caribbean species) or seahorse aquarium (perfect hitching posts for them to hold onto). These soft corals will add a new dimension to any aquarium with their unique shapes, texture, height and wide variety of colors. Most varieties are multi branching and all have their own unique shape. Polyp sizes, color and structures vary for different species and the same species can vary in appearance from different collection locations. We work with several suppliers to offer our wide variety of Gorgonians and Sea Fans. The same species can often have a lot of variation when they originate from different collection areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGorgonians and Sea Fans do not handle coral dips well or freshwater dips and we do not recommend doing this with these corals. They will not do well for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement in the Aquarium:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend placing your Gorgonian or Sea Fan corals in an area that is moderate to higher water flow and moderate to higher lighting (for photosynthetic species). All corals should have their own space in the aquarium, you do not want them touching other corals and to be safe give them a few inches minimum apart from other corals. Different coral species can sting and harm each other when placed too close to one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Gorgonians often come attached to a ceramic coral frag plug but not all varieties do. This plug can be placed into a hole in your liverock or sand bed if you prefer. One can also use Coral Glue to attach the plug to the rockwork to help keep the Gorgonian Secure and in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do not have a hole in the rockwork or perhaps you do not like seeing the frag plug in your aquarium you can remove the Gorgonian or Sea Fan coral from the ceramic coral frag plug. Gorgonian and Sea Fan corals have a \"stem\" internally which you will see when you remove the coral from the plug. This is most often brown in coloration. We recommend dropping the coral glue on this stem base outside of the aquarium and placing the base onto the rockwork in the aquarium where you wish. It helps to find a little crevice in the rock to place the base in. Once the coral glue touches the aquarium water it will start to set and have an external film. It helps to twist the base on the rock where you wish to place the coral to help break open this drying film. This will help the coral stick to the rockwork better. Many Gorgonians and Sea Fans are going to be top heavy and will take some practice to get the hang of placing them in the aquarium. It may also help to lean another piece of rock on the Gorgonian for a few hours to keep it upright while the glue fully sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Water Parameters for Keeping Gorgonians and Sea Fans:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgonians and Sea Fans are full strength saltwater live coral. We highly recommend using RODI or distilled water for producing saltwater for your aquarium. Corals, macroalgae and other saltwater live animals can be sensitive to improper water quality or impurities that can come with regular bottled or tap water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eRecommended Measurable Saltwater Aquarium Parameters:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/b\u003e: 1.023-1.025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003epH: \u003c\/b\u003e8.1-8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNitrates\u003c\/b\u003e: Less than 10 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNitrites\u003c\/b\u003e: 0 ppm, undetectable \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhosphates\u003c\/b\u003e: 0 ppm, undetectable \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmmonia\u003c\/b\u003e: 0 ppm, undetectable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/b\u003e: 8-12 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalcium\u003c\/b\u003e: 350-450 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/b\u003e: 1250-1350 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003c\/b\u003e: 70-78 Fahrenheit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Please make sure your aquarium is fully cycled and properly set up before adding any macroalgae, invertebrates, fish, and livestock to the aquarium. Information for cycling a saltwater aquarium can be found here: \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/seahorsesavvy.com\/blogs\/news\/cycling-a-saltwater-aquarium-for-seahorses\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1745766925383000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1Uy3ZSvwix-Qbd2uLgiXOD\" href=\"https:\/\/seahorsesavvy.com\/blogs\/news\/cycling-a-saltwater-aquarium-for-seahorses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/seahorsesavvy.\u003cwbr\u003ecom\/blogs\/news\/cycling-a-\u003cwbr\u003esaltwater-aquarium-for-\u003cwbr\u003eseahorses\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eShipping\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship livestock orders out Monday-Thursday via UPS Priority Overnight service anywhere in continental US. UPS Saturday delivery is available in most areas and offered at checkout. Orders can be held for up to a week. If you need a particular arrival day, reply to your order confirmation email right after your order is placed with this request. Order shipping updates and notifications will be provided in your email. Orders may or may not ship out the same day an order is placed depending on cutoff times, order processing load, fasting of livestock, weather and other factors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen finalizing an order please review our Shipping Information and Live Arrival Guarantee Information:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/seahorsesavvy.com\/pages\/shipping-information\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1745766925383000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3pTPAJlp1ZxTODo4Ltg27k\" href=\"https:\/\/seahorsesavvy.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/\u003cwbr\u003eseahorsesavvy.com\/pages\/\u003cwbr\u003eshipping-information\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee Information\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/seahorsesavvy.com\/pages\/live-arrival-guarantee\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1745766925383000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw32WtJrqyZ4h-9ta0m4jvD7\" href=\"https:\/\/seahorsesavvy.com\/pages\/live-arrival-guarantee\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/\u003cwbr\u003eseahorsesavvy.com\/pages\/live-\u003cwbr\u003earrival-guarantee\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: We are proud to offer a wide selection of diverse and healthy saltwater Gorgonian and Sea Fan live corals. Color and appearance varies. Differences in lighting, glass, water parameters, and many other factors can influence how a specimen appears so it may appear different in your aquarium. We do not guarantee compatibility, color, exact size, exact species, or shape of livestock. We quarantine and hold our Gorgonian and Sea Fan corals before offering them for sale. All Gorgonians and Sea Fans are housed in a Gorgonian and Sea Fan only system. We do not mix them with any other fish, invertebrates or other livestock. We have regularly checked through our specimens for pests. While we do our best to ensure all livestock is pest free, we do not guarantee any livestock is 100% pest free and always encourage good quarantine practices at home no matter where you get your livestock from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGorgonians and Sea Fans do not handle coral dips well or freshwater dips and we do not recommend doing this with these corals. They will not do well for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions please reach out to us. We are happy to help. Email: \u003ca href=\"mailto:alyssa@seahorsesavvy.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eorders@seahorsesavvy.\u003cwbr\u003ecom\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. 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