Logo
Please visit our Sponsors

Related FAQs: Nephtheids, Nephtheids 2, Dendronephthya, Neptheid Identification, Nephtheid Behavior, Nephtheid Compatibility, Nephtheid Selection, Nephtheid Systems, Nephtheid Feeding, Nephtheid Disease, Nephtheid Reproduction/Propagation, Soft Coral Propagation, Soft Coral Health,

Related Articles: Dendronephthya and Scleronephthya, Corals to Avoid, by Adam Blundell, Soft Corals, Order Alcyonacea,

/The Best Livestock For Your Reef Aquarium:

Soft Corals of the Family Nephtheidae,
Part 4

To: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3,

 

By Bob Fenner

 

Genus Scleronephthya Studer 1887: Mostly small (less than 4 inch tall) colonies that are very contractile (often look like blobs at slack tides, currents, otherwise non-feeding during the day). Often uni-planar and multi-branched. One-shape polyps that are found only on branches. Lack Zooxanthellae, but come in many colors (mostly orange, but pink, purple, even white.

Scleronephthya sp. Indo-Pacific. Similar to Dendronephthya, differing by possessing highly retractile polyps that lack sclerites. Just as difficult to maintain in captivity. N. Sulawesi pix.

Verticals (Full/Cover Page Sizes Available)
Bigger PIX:
The images in this table are linked to large (desktop size) copies. Click on "framed" images to go to the larger size.

Genus Stereonephthya Kukenthal 1905:

To: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3,

Become a Sponsor Features:
Daily FAQs FW Daily FAQs SW Pix of the Day FW Pix of the Day New On WWM
Helpful Links Hobbyist Forum Calendars Admin Index Cover Images
Featured Sponsors: