{"id":10900,"date":"2026-02-17T19:41:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:41:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/prickly-soft-coral-dendronephthya-sp\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T19:41:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:41:02","slug":"prickly-soft-coral-dendronephthya-sp","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=prickly-soft-coral-dendronephthya-sp","title":{"rendered":"Prickly Soft Coral Dendronephthya Sp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"143\"><strong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"141\">Prickly Soft Coral (Dendronephthya sp.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"455\"><strong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"158\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"161\" \/>The Prickly Soft Coral is one of the most striking and exotic non-photosynthetic corals, recognized for its tree-like structure covered in vibrant, prickly polyps. It can display brilliant shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, or purple, making it a true showpiece for advanced reef aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"580\"><strong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"468\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"471\" \/>Found throughout the Indo-Pacific, commonly inhabiting shaded reef slopes and caves with strong water flow.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"870\"><strong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"594\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"597\" \/>This coral is <strong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"639\">non-photosynthetic (NPS)<\/strong> and cannot rely on light for nutrition. It requires <strong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"719\">regular, heavy feedings<\/strong> of phytoplankton, rotifers, marine snow, and other microplankton to survive. Strong water flow is essential to deliver food particles to its polyps.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"1060\"><strong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"887\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"890\" \/>Reef-safe. Best kept with peaceful fish and invertebrates that will not disturb its delicate structure. Should not be placed near stinging corals or aggressive species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1193\"><strong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1077\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1080\" \/>Non-aggressive, but very sensitive. Requires pristine water conditions and careful positioning in the aquarium.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1462\"><strong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1216\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1219\" \/>Expert only. Dendronephthya is one of the most challenging corals to keep in captivity due to its strict feeding and flow requirements. Best suited for dedicated aquarists with experience in maintaining NPS (non-photosynthetic) reef systems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1487\"><strong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1485\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1580\">\n<li data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1524\">\n<p data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1524\">Temperature: 72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201325.5\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1540\">\n<p data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1540\">pH: 8.1\u20138.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1566\">\n<p data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1566\">Salinity: 1.023\u20131.025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1580\">\n<p data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1580\">dKH: 8\u201312<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prickly Soft Coral (Dendronephthya sp.) 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