{"product_id":"yellow-finger-gorgonia","title":"Yellow Finger Gorgonia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"short-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYellow Finger Gorgonian \/ Yellow Sea Rod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eYellow Finger Gorgonian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Diodogorgia nodulifera)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e for sale is found in deep water close to 100 feet. We source Yellow Gorgonian from the Caribbean ocean, specifically from the waters of the Florida Keys. It is also sometimes referred to as a \u003cstrong\u003ecolorful sea rod\u003c\/strong\u003e. It comes in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mysaltwaterfishstore.com\/products\/red-finger-gorgonian-1?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0c623a747\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ered\u003c\/a\u003e too. This is a hardy gorgonian with a nice bright color. The size we sell is usually about 6 inches in height. The branches display beautiful frilly white polyps and can be seen during the nighttime. Keep your saltwater tank lighting on low or not at all for the best polyp viewing. It can be quite mesmerizing to watch it sway in the water. We recommend this particular coral for the experienced aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile these are hardy corals, it will take regular attention from you to keep it healthy. Yellow Finger Gorgonian are non-photosynthetic, so you will have to definitely stay on top of feeding it. Yellow gorgonians have a very peaceful temperament and you can anchor them to a rock or substrate with some epoxy. You'll want them to have a nice amount of space to grow. The best part about this hard coral is that seashores love to use it as a hitching post. It'll make a great addition to your reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enon-photosynthetic (NPS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning it relies on regular feedings rather than light for nutrition. It thrives in low light, moderate to strong water flow, and cooler temperatures. Because of its daily feeding requirements, it is best suited for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadvanced aquarists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Maintenance of Yellow Finger Gorgonians:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low lighting works best\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow: \u003c\/strong\u003eKeep it from medium to strong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e68 to 75˚F. You may need to utilize a chiller. Remember these are not shallow water corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e You must feed your yellow sea rod daily. It is a carnivore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby Brine Shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen thawed foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhytoPlan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter Feeding foods meant for invertebrates. Consider a planktonic drip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trace elements, iodine, strontium and calcium are highly recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicro algae \u0026amp; Cyanobacteria:\u003c\/strong\u003e because of the need for constant feeding, the risk of developing a micro algae problem in your tank is increased. They will make them very sick fast. Keep water flow to moderate or strong to prevent this and make sure you are using low lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Branches do break off easily and thus these sea rods can be easily fragged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Reef By Steele","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":51626028663090,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/1188\/5618\/files\/E2B02C7E-A287-4D40-B94D-3B4F1F1CDBBA.jpg?v=1787484905","url":"https:\/\/reefbysteele.com\/products\/yellow-finger-gorgonia","provider":"Reef By Steele","version":"1.0","type":"link"}