Blueberry Gorgonian Colony

Proper Gorgonian Coral Care generally requires medium light. Nearly any lighting reef lighting options will
suffice.

When you find the location where the Gorgonian Coral has full polyp extension, it's best to let that be its home.
It is said that aclimating photosynthetic
gorgonians to higher light may allow it to grow faster.

Gorgonian Coral Coral prefer a medium to high, surging flow. Too much flow can cause the polyps of the Gorgonian
Coral Coral either stay retracted, or even
wear away at the flesh of the coral. The ideal flow is enough to let the gorgonian branches sway, and carry food
to the polyps. This is generally achieved with
a surging or turbulent water flow. If the polyps are frequently retracted, try to change the flow and see if that
helps. Higher flow will also help gorgonian coral
shed, removing any toxins from them.

Photosynthetic Gorgonian Coral Feeding

Some photosynthetic Gorgonian Coral will eat coral food such as Reef Roids, much like feeding Acan corals. Much like other
photosynthetic coral however, the
Gorgonian will absorb light in order to grow.

Non-Photosynthetic Gorgonian Coral Feeding

Non-Photosynthetic Gorgonian Coral Care requires at least weekly feeding. This species of gorgonian will need
detritus, brine shrimp, cyclops, or some other
prepared coral food
such as Reef Roids

Though many hard coral don't tell you when they're stressed, Gorgonian Coral do. You will notice the polyps
retract. This lets
you know that something is wrong. The first items to look in to are flow and coral, fish, or invertabrates that
may be attacking the coral.

Like many other soft coral, Gorgonians can produce a toxin to try and compete for space to grow. Using a protein
skimmer and activated carbon will greatly
reduce or even remove this toxin before it irritates other coral.