{"id":3769,"date":"2026-02-17T01:06:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T01:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/cultured-pussey-soft-coral-orange-scleronephthya-sp\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T01:06:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T01:06:56","slug":"cultured-pussey-soft-coral-orange-scleronephthya-sp","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=cultured-pussey-soft-coral-orange-scleronephthya-sp","title":{"rendered":"Cultured Pussey Soft Coral Orange Scleronephthya Sp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"171\"><strong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"169\">Cultured Pussy Soft Coral Orange (Scleronephthya sp.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"524\"><strong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"186\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"189\" \/>The Orange Pussy Soft Coral is a striking soft coral with vibrant orange, tree-like branches covered in delicate polyps. Known for its fluffy, flower-like appearance, it adds vivid color and texture to reef aquariums. This cultured variety is more sustainable and better adapted to aquarium life compared to wild-collected specimens.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"664\"><strong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"537\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"540\" \/>Aquacultured from Indo-Pacific broodstock, reducing impact on natural reefs while providing a hardier, tank-adapted coral.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"949\"><strong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"678\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"681\" \/>Unlike many soft corals, Scleronephthya is <strong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"746\">non-photosynthetic<\/strong> and does not rely on light for survival. It requires regular target or broadcast feedings of phytoplankton, zooplankton, or specialized coral foods. Strong water flow helps deliver food to its polyps.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1143\"><strong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"966\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"969\" \/>Reef-safe and compatible with peaceful fish and invertebrates. Should be placed in areas of high flow and kept away from aggressive corals that may overshadow or damage it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1285\"><strong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1160\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1163\" \/>Low. Does not sting or engage in chemical warfare but is sensitive to being overgrown or shaded by more dominant corals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1532\"><strong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1308\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1311\" \/>Advanced. Due to its non-photosynthetic nature, this coral requires frequent feeding and careful placement in strong, indirect water flow. Best suited for experienced aquarists prepared to meet its demanding care needs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1557\"><strong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1555\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1650\">\n<li data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1594\">\n<p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1594\">Temperature: 72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201325.5\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1610\">\n<p data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1610\">pH: 8.1\u20138.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1636\">\n<p data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1636\">Salinity: 1.023\u20131.025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1650\">\n<p data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1650\">dKH: 8\u201312<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cultured Pussy Soft Coral Orange (Scleronephthya sp.) Overview:The Orange Pussy Soft Coral is a striking soft coral with vibrant orange, tree-like branches covered in delicate polyps. Known for its fluffy, flower-like appearance, it adds vivid color and texture to reef aquariums. 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