Pussey Coral (7 days for Delivery)

About this fish

What is its maximum size?
Pussy Coral (Alcyonium spp.) typically grows to approximately 10–30 cm across, depending on the species and aquarium conditions. Some larger colonies can grow considerably bigger.
It is a soft coral with a fleshy, branching or lobed structure and a distinctive appearance resembling small fingers or fluffy clusters.
Its colouration can vary between species, with specimens commonly displaying shades of pink, orange, yellow, red, cream and brown.
When fully extended, its small polyps give the coral a soft, fuzzy appearance, making it an interesting addition to a marine aquarium.
Where is its origin and where is it exported from?
Pussy Corals belonging to the Alcyonium genus are found in various marine environments, particularly throughout temperate and tropical regions.
Their distribution depends on the individual species, with different varieties occurring in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific regions.
They are typically found attached to rocky surfaces, reefs and other hard substrates, where they grow in areas with suitable water movement and access to suspended food particles.
Their collection and export depend on the species and country of origin. Some specimens available through the aquarium trade are wild-collected, while others may be captive-propagated.
Is it reef compatible?
Generally reef compatible with caution. Alcyonium species are soft corals and do not normally possess the powerful stinging tentacles associated with many LPS corals.
However, they can compete with neighbouring corals for space and may release chemical compounds that affect other corals.
Some species also have specific environmental requirements, particularly regarding water temperature and feeding.
They are best positioned with sufficient space around them and moderate water movement to prevent detritus from accumulating on their fleshy surfaces.
What should I feed it?
Pussy Coral obtains some of its nutrition through photosynthesis, depending on the species and whether it contains symbiotic zooxanthellae.
Many Alcyonium species also benefit from suspended food particles and plankton in the water column.
Suitable supplementary foods include:
Phytoplankton.
Zooplankton.
Rotifers.
Marine snow.
Microplankton.
Fine powdered coral foods.
Small suspended marine food particles.
Feed small amounts approximately once or twice per week initially, adjusting according to the species and its feeding response.
Good water quality and appropriate water movement are particularly important for maintaining healthy specimens.