Kenya Tree Coral (Capnella spp.)

Kenya Tree Coral

Capnella spp.

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Drops small branches that root and spread. A forgiving first coral.

Light
Low (≈50–100 PAR)
Flow
medium
Where it goes
Anywhere on the rock
Colony size in a year or two
4–10 in
Aggression toward other corals
low
Temperature
76–82 °F

Where to buy it

Buy aquacultured frags where you can: they're hardier than wild colonies and don't come off a reef.

Likes the same light

Reef-safe fish and inverts

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.