Sea Fans and Gorgonians
We Pamper our corals ! When you buy corals from Aquatic Connection, you can be assured you will buy live aquarium corals that have been pampered and properly cared for. Like any coral that has been collected and shipped halfway across the globe, ours arrive, understandably, in need of some rejuvenation. Which is why we do our best to downright pamper them during their stay. Whether you are interested in Live Acropora corals, Aquacultured corals, SPS corals, LPS corals, mushroom corals, polyping corals, zooanthus corals, leather corals, or any other soft coral, their treatment begins with a slow-drip acclimation to equalize temperature, ph and alkalinity. Then they are placed in our holding tanks where the water quality is perfect. High current wave action cleans any built up slime coat and loosens the sand and bacteria from their long journey. Their polyps begin to extend and reach out to the available food and light.

For lighting our corals are placed in appropriate lighting depending upon there needs. For low light corals, they are placed under Power Compacts. On corals that need extreme lighting, we use only the best 1000-watt, 6,700K metal halide lighting to which will awaken the sleeping polyps and color enhancing zooxanthellae. Under these conditions our corals thrive and nourish, until we send them on their way by picking with the most stringent quality controls, and packaginging them with the utmost care, and shipping by overnight carrier, to your door. All of this to ensure that each coral sold will reach your hands in the best condition possible.


 Sea Fans and Gorgonians

Red Tree Gorgonian


Does well in any lighting conditions! (Standard flourescents, VHO, compacts, Halide - shaded) A red body with white polyps . Give medium to strong water current. Low aggression , For the beginner through advanced hobbyist. Since it is non-photosynthetic, no direct food is required. Though we still recommend Phytoplankton or some type of invert/plankton type of food for maximum polyp extension.

Medium $24.99
Large $34.99

GREAT BEGINNER CORAL - VERY HARDY
VERY EASY TO KEEP. MAY BE KEPT IN A FLOURESCENT TANK.

Yellow Tree Gorgonian


Does well in any lighting conditions! (Standard flourescents, VHO, compacts, Halide - shaded) An orange body with white polyps and red spots .
Give medium to strong water current. Low aggression , For the beginner through advanced hobbyist. Since it is non-photosynthetic, no direct food is required. Though we still recommend Phytoplankton or some type of invert/plankton type of food for maximum polyp extension.

Medium $24.99
Large $34.99

GREAT BEGINNER CORAL - VERY HARDY
VERY EASY TO KEEP. MAY BE KEPT IN A FLOURESCENT TANK.



 Yellow and Red
Gorgonian Combo Special




Get a medium pair for $44.99

GREAT BEGINNER CORAL - VERY HARDY
VERY EASY TO KEEP. MAY BE KEPT IN A FLOURESCENT TANK.

 Golden Sea Rod
Pterogorgia citrina

Beutiful Gold Color with Bright Flowers!
The Golden beauty is also known as a Golden Sea Whip, or Golden Sea Blade. Underwater epoxy is commonly used to anchor the base to a piece of live rock in the reef aquarium. Frequent water changes or The Golden Sea Rod needs to be fed filter feeding food. Provide a varied diet of live or frozen baby brine shrimp, Marine Snow, PhytoPlancton or any other suitable micro foods. In order to inhibit algae and cyanobacteria growth, it is important that it is provided with a medium to strong, constant or intermittent water flow. This coral will also benefit from the addition of the normal reef trace elements and the addtion of iodine, calcium, and strontium on occasion.

$29.99

GREAT BEGINNER CORAL
 

 Purple Feather Gorgonian
Muriceopsis flavida

A Real Beauty!!!!
Description:The Purple Feather Gorgonian is also referred to as Purple Bush, Lamarck's Gorgonian, or Rough Sea Plume. It is a branching coral that is closely related to hard corals. It is pinnately branched, forming tall, feather-like colonies and has a beautiful purple coloration. The polyps are nocturnal, and the branches are bumpy in appearance when the polyps are withdrawn. It is semi-aggressive and should be given adequate space away from neighboring corals or anemones. Underwater epoxy is commonly used to anchor its base to a piece of live rock in the reef aquarium. It makes a rewarding addition to the well-established reef system. It requires medium to high lighting.
Management:In order to inhibit algae and cyanobacteria growth, it is important that this gorgonian is provided with a medium to strong, constant or intermittent water flow. If in the event that it does begin to become covered with algae or cyanobacteria, remove it from the coral immediately, as this will cause rapid tissue deterioration. Algae can be removed gently with the use of a soft brush, and cyanobacteria can be combated by soaking the coral in fresh water of the same temperature for approximately 1 minute. These corals will also benefit from the addition of iodine, calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.
Feeding: The Purple Feather Gorgonian should be fed a few times a week with a filter feeding food. Provide a diet of live or frozen baby brine shrimp, Marine Snow, Bioplankton and other suitable micro foods.
Approximate purchase size: 6" to 10"

$29.99
GREAT BEGINNER CORAL

  Red Tree Octo Gorgonian


Bright red polyps on an orange body. This is a filter feeder that likes low light, so flourescent lighting is just fine. The gorgonians are soft coral colonies that are tree like. They attach themselves to rocks at the base and have a skeleton that is similar to animal horns.The Red Tree Octo Gorgonian grows at great depths and doesn't require bright light. It must be fed at least once a week. Feed detritus, brine shrimp, Daphnia, Cyclops, or pulverized flake food, shrimp or clams. Sometimes you can stir up the gravel slightly in order to mix detritus in the water for feeding. The Red Octo Gorgonian needs strong current to help rid itself of the waxy film that is secreted to rid themselves of algae. Surge devices , multiple water pumps, or turbulent water flow is best. 

$49.99 each

GREAT BEGINNER CORAL




 Green Lace Sea Fan

Great addition for a reef tank!

The Green Lace fan is also known as a Green Sea Whip, or Green Sea Blade. Underwater epoxy is commonly used to anchor the base to a piece of live rock in the reef aquarium.The Green Lace should receive frequent water changes or be fed filter feeding food. Provide a varied diet of live or frozen baby brine shrimp, Marine Snow, PhytoPlancton or any other suitable micro foods. In order to inhibit algae and cyanobacteria growth, it is important that it is provided with a medium to strong, constant or intermittent water flow. This coral will also benefit from the addition of the normal reef trace elements and the addtion of iodine, calcium, and strontium on occasion.

$29.99

GREAT BEGINNER CORAL


Silver Sea Fan

Great addition for a reef tank!


The Silver Sea fan iis a beautiful addition to any reef tank. Underwater epoxy is commonly used to anchor the base to a piece of live rock in the reef aquarium. Frequent water changes or The Silver Sea Fan needs to be fed filter feeding food. Provide a varied diet of live or frozen baby brine shrimp, Marine Snow, PhytoPlancton or any other suitable micro foods. In order to inhibit algae and cyanobacteria growth, it is important that it is provided with a medium to strong, constant or intermittent water flow. This coral will also benefit from the addition of the normal reef trace elements and the addtion of iodine, calcium, and strontium on occasion.

$29.99

GREAT BEGINNER CORAL

Purple Corky Finger
Briareum Ashetinum

Description: The Purple Corky Finger is also known as the Deadman's Fingers, Moss Coral, Encrusting Gorgonian, or simply Briareum. It has long, grass-like polyps which are normally extended continuously, retracted only when disturbed. Briareum asbestinum can have multiple forms including encrusting, flat or knobby crusts, or upright branches as pictured above. The polyps will vary in many color variations, size, and shape.
Management:A fast growing coral, care should be taken in allowing ample room for expansion and any interference from other neighboring corals. It is moderately easy to maintain and propagate when encrusted to substrate rubble. It requires medium to high lighting combined with medium to strong water movement.
Feeding: For continued good health, it will require the addition of iodine, calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. Some species of Briareum are toxic. It is highly photosynthetic, containing the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae from which it receives most of its nutrients, but may also capture some particulate matter.
Approximate purchase size: 6" to 10"

GREAT BEGINNER CORAL

 Blueberry Gorgonia

Reef Tank Beauty!
The Blueberry Gorgonia branches are red with sky blue berrys on them. These berrys open up to an incredible blue bouquet of underwater flowers. Underwater epoxy is commonly used to anchor the base to a piece of live rock in the reef aquarium. Being a filter feeder, it requires frequent water changes or a source of food being added to the water, such as live or frozen baby brine shrimp, Marine Snow, PhytoPlancton or any other suitable micro foods. In order to inhibit algae and cyanobacteria growth, it is important that it is provided with a medium to strong, constant or intermittent water flow. This coral will also benefit from the addition of the normal reef trace elements and the addtion of iodine, calcium, and strontium on occasion. 


$69.99 
  

 WE WANT YOUR CORALS TO GROW - NOT JUST STAY ALIVE

 We Highly Recommend you use BioPlankton by LiquidLife
Feed your specimens and watch them thrive!!
Super Concentrate - $29.99

  

Why Phytoplankton:
Phytoplankton is very important to marine life. It is the primary producers in the ocean. Crucial to the development and survival of most, if not all marine animals . But what is phytoplankton? It is just a fancy word for tiny floating plants (such as diatoms and dinoflagellates), which serve the same role in the food chains of the oceans as grass and shrubs serve on land; namely small things eat them. Many coral reef animals feed directly on phytoplankton. Some essential nutrients provided by phytoplankton cannot be synthesized by animals, and therefore are extremely important components of a healthy diet.
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Photos are representative of each species. Each animal is unique and variations should be expected.

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Note: Lighting and coloration of corals: Please note not all corals from our tanks and lighting will look the same when they are in your tanks. Everybody's tanks have different lighting setups, spectrums, combinations, etc. Aquacon's tanks are light by 400 watt 20K Halide bulbs. We use these bulbs because it provides the perfect balance of natural white light along with the deeper actinic blue that corals need to bring out the correct colors and to thrive off of. If your tank consists of all daylight (10K's, 65K's etc.) with minimal actinic lighting, your not going to get as many of the vibrant true colors from your corals as you would with the correct lighting combination. If you need better descriptions of corals please feel free to contact us.