What lighting does Gorgonia ventalina need?

Gorgonia ventalina (Purple Sea Fan) requires High lighting for optimal growth and coloration.

What water flow does Gorgonia ventalina need?

Gorgonia ventalina (Purple Sea Fan) thrives with High water flow.

Is Gorgonia ventalina aggressive?

Gorgonia ventalina (Purple Sea Fan) has a aggressive temperament. Give it plenty of space from other corals.

What family does Gorgonia ventalina belong to?

Gorgonia ventalina belongs to the family Gorgoniidae. This classification is verified by WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species), AphiaID 290045.

Soft Coral

Gorgonia ventalina

Purple Sea Fan

Iconic fan-shaped gorgonian. Needs strong flow perpendicular to fan and regular feeding.

Genus Gorgonia

Family Gorgoniidae

WoRMS AphiaID: 290045

Feeding Filter Feeder

Fragging Cut Branch

Care Parameters

Lighting

High

Flow

High

Placement

mid-top

Temperament

aggressive

Temperature

75-80°F / 24-27°C

Alkalinity

8-12 dKH

Calcium

400-450 ppm

Primary source: Tidal Gardens 15 observations across 3 sources

Care Data by Source

Source	Light	Flow	Placement	Temperament	Care	Samples
LiveAquaria	Low	—	all	peaceful	expert	10
AllCorals Ref	High	High	mid-top	peaceful	moderate	1
Tidal Gardens PRIMARY	High	High	—	aggressive	—	4

Price Intelligence

Price Range

$6.99 — $119.99

Average

$54.63

Data Points

vs Soft Coral Avg

-30%

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$44.99 — $79.99

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