{"id":4686,"date":"2026-02-17T04:59:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T04:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/fire-red-soft-coral-nephthyigorgia-sp\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T04:59:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T04:59:41","slug":"fire-red-soft-coral-nephthyigorgia-sp","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=fire-red-soft-coral-nephthyigorgia-sp","title":{"rendered":"Fire Red Soft Coral Nephthyigorgia Sp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"145\"><strong data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"143\">Fire Red Soft Coral (Nephthyigorgia sp.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"431\"><strong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"160\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"163\" \/>The Fire Red Soft Coral is a stunning and vibrant species, known for its brilliant red coloration and tree-like branches covered with delicate polyps. Its fiery tones add a dramatic splash of color to reef aquariums, making it a prized coral for advanced collectors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"546\"><strong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"444\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"447\" \/>Found in the Indo-Pacific, typically in deeper or shaded reef zones with moderate water movement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"802\"><strong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"560\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"563\" \/>Unlike many photosynthetic corals, Nephthyigorgia is <strong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"644\">non-photosynthetic (NPS)<\/strong> and does not rely on light for nutrition. It requires regular feedings of phytoplankton, marine snow, rotifers, and other fine particulate foods to thrive.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"1021\"><strong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"819\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"822\" \/>Reef-safe and compatible with peaceful fish and invertebrates. Should be placed away from aggressive corals and provided with enough water flow to deliver food without blasting its delicate polyps.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1144\"><strong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1038\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1041\" \/>Non-aggressive, but requires careful placement since it depends heavily on targeted feeding and flow.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1395\"><strong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1167\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1170\" \/>Advanced. Best suited for experienced reef aquarists due to its demanding feeding requirements and sensitivity to unstable water parameters. Prefers low to moderate lighting, moderate water flow, and pristine water quality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1420\"><strong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1418\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1513\">\n<li data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1457\">\n<p data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1457\">Temperature: 72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201325.5\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1473\">\n<p data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1473\">pH: 8.1\u20138.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1499\">\n<p data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1499\">Salinity: 1.023\u20131.025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1513\">\n<p data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1513\">dKH: 8\u201312<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fire Red Soft Coral (Nephthyigorgia sp.) 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