{"product_id":"rusty-orange-photosynthetic-gorgonian-under-25-pea-f-s1701","title":"Rusty Orange Photosynthetic Gorgonian","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRusty Orange Photosynthetic Gorgonian, \u003cem\u003eMuricea elongata\u003c\/em\u003e, is a branching Caribbean gorgonian known for its slender upright growth, warm rusty-orange coloration, and numerous small polyps that give the branches a fuzzy appearance when extended. Pacific East Aquaculture identifies this coral as \u003cem\u003eMuricea elongata\u003c\/em\u003e, and its photosynthetic nature makes it considerably easier to maintain than non-photosynthetic orange gorgonians. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This WYSIWYG specimen displays several long orange branches covered with closely spaced polyps. As it grows, \u003cem\u003eMuricea elongata\u003c\/em\u003e develops an attractive sea-rod form that adds vertical structure, texture, and natural movement to a reef aquarium.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMuricea elongata\u003c\/em\u003e does best under moderate to higher reef lighting with moderate to strong, indirect water flow. Good circulation helps keep the branches free of detritus and nuisance algae while promoting healthy polyp extension. Place it in the middle to upper portion of the aquarium where it can receive adequate light and varied flow without being blasted directly. Maintain stable reef conditions, including consistent salinity, temperature, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, and phosphate. This species is photosynthetic and receives much of its energy from its symbiotic algae, although occasional feeding with fine planktonic or coral foods can be beneficial. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51908284907753,"sku":"U25 S1701","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/rusty-orange-photosynthetic-gorgonian-soft-under-25-pea-F-S1701.jpg?v=1789934753","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/rusty-orange-photosynthetic-gorgonian-under-25-pea-f-s1701","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}