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Dendrophyllia Coral
Dendrophyllia spp.
A non-photosynthetic (NPS) LPS coral that must be target-fed. Produces beautiful translucent polyps in orange, yellow, or white. A showcase species for advanced reef keepers.
Care Parameters
Light
None
Flow
Low-Moderate
Difficulty
Advanced
Placement
Sand bed
Type
LPS
Aggression
Semi-aggressive
Reef safe
Yes
Temperature
24–27°C
Suitable Equipment
4
Common Problems
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Old Tank Syndrome
Water quality slowly worsens over months or years despite regular small water changes.
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Filter Crash
The biological filter fails after aggressive cleaning, media replacement or a long outage.
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Low Filter Flow
The filter output weakens, reducing circulation and filtration.
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