What lighting does Capnella imbricata need?

Capnella imbricata (Kenya Tree) requires Moderate-High lighting for optimal growth and coloration.

Where should I place Capnella imbricata in my reef tank?

Capnella imbricata (Kenya Tree) does best in the all of the aquarium.

Is Capnella imbricata aggressive?

Capnella imbricata (Kenya Tree) has a semi-aggressive temperament.

How hard is Capnella imbricata to keep?

Capnella imbricata (Kenya Tree) is considered easy difficulty. Great for beginners.

What family does Capnella imbricata belong to?

Capnella imbricata belongs to the family Capnellidae. This classification is verified by WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species), AphiaID 287333.

Soft Coral

Capnella imbricata

Kenya Tree

Drops branches to self-propagate — can become a weed. Nearly unkillable.

Also known as

Kenya Tree

Genus Capnella

Family Capnellidae

WoRMS AphiaID: 287333

Feeding Photosynthetic

Fragging Snap

Easy Care

Care Parameters

Lighting

Moderate-High

Flow

Medium

Placement

all

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Temperature

75-80°F / 24-27°C

Alkalinity

8-12 dKH

Calcium

400-450 ppm

Primary source: LiveAquaria 4 observations across 3 sources

Care Data by Source

Source	Light	Flow	Placement	Temperament	Care	Samples
LiveAquaria PRIMARY	Moderate-High	—	all	semi-aggressive	easy	2
AllCorals Ref	Moderate	Moderate	mid	peaceful	easy	1
Top Shelf Aquatics	Moderate	Moderate	—	—	—	1

Price Intelligence

Price Range

$6 — $179.99

Average

$54.67

Data Points

vs Soft Coral Avg

-30%

colony

$124.99 — $179.99

avg $146.24 · 4 listings

Cheapest Available Now

Purple Kenya Tree Frag

reefchasers · frag

$14.99

Green Kenya Tree Soft Coral

coralsanonymous

$23.99

Kenya Tree Leather Coral

wwc

$29.00

Prices in USD from 11 sources across the coral marketplace.

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Cards in Collection

24 cards for Capnella imbricata