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    Capnella is a genus of soft corals in the family Nephtheidae. They are also commonly known as Kenya tree corals.

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    What is a Capnella coral?
    Capnella is a genus of soft corals in the family Nephtheidae. They are also commonly known as Kenya tree corals. : 214 Capnella are arborescent, some species are lobed. Generally they are grey with brown polyps. Colour intensity is dependent on light intensity, the higher the intensity of light, the lighter colour of the coral.

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    Where do Capnella corals live?
    Capnella doesn’t usually occur in very high-light locations. As discussed, although it does contain zooxanthellae, it doesn’t rely on them very heavily for food. As such, in the aquarium, this species do well near the bottom in a spot with low to medium light levels (from PAR 80). You can leave the more “prime” real estate for other corals!

    Kenya Tree Coral Care & Growing | Capnella sp. - Maryland Aquarium

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    Are Capnella corals easy to care for?
    It belongs to the Capnella genus of soft corals in the Nephtheidae family. At least 20 different corals belong to the Capnella genus, and they pretty much look identical and have the same care requirements. These corals are pretty easy to care for. But the trade-off here would be aesthetics.

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    Does Capnella have sweeper tentacles?
    Although Capnella doesn’t possess sweeper tentacles, it’s a vigorous grower. As it expands, it will sting every coral that it touches, sometimes bothering its “competition” to the point of it becoming fatal. As such, it’s important to leave a good bit of space between your Kenya tree corals and other species.

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    What does a Capnella look like?
    Capnella are arborescent, some species are lobed. Generally they are grey with brown polyps. Colour intensity is dependent on light intensity, the higher the intensity of light, the lighter colour of the coral. They form thick trunks with branches that closely resemble trees. In stronger currents they form flatter colonies with shorter branches.

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    Are Capnella adaptable?
    Members of Capnella are often found on deeper reefs, but it’s not uncommon either to see them in more turbulent coastal zones either. All this means this genus is pretty adaptable when it comes to factors like flow and light, which is a big advantage for us aquarists!

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  3. ADW
    https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Capnella/classification

    ADW: Capnella: CLASSIFICATION

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  5. WoRMS
    https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=287333

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  6. Wikipedia
    https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capnella

    Capnella - Wikipedia

  7. Urban Fishkeeping
    https://urbanfishkeeping.com/kenya-tre…

    Your One-Stop Guide To Kenya Tree Coral - Urban …

    WEBApr 20, 2022 · Name: Kenya tree coral. Other Names: Cauliflower coral, Nepthea coral, Broccoli soft coral. Scientific Name: Capnella sp. Family: Nephtheidae. Origin: East African coast. Size: Up to 1 ft. in diameter. …

  8. Saltwater Aquarium Blog
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    Kenya Tree Coral Care Guide: Capnella spp. - Saltwater …

    WEBJul 21, 2021 · Common Names: Kenya tree coral, Capnella coral, Cauliflower coral, Nepthea coral, Nephthya coral, Colt coral; Scientific Name: Capnella spp. Care Level Difficulty: Easy – Suitable for …

  9. Mindat.org
    https://www.mindat.org/taxon-2263672.html

    Capnella - mindat.org

  10. Atlas of Living Australia
    https://bie.ala.org.au/species/Capnella

    Capnella | Atlas of Living Australia

  11. FantaSEA Aquariums
    https://fantaseaaquariums.com/saltwater…

    Kenya Tree Coral Care & Growing | Capnella sp.

    WEBNov 17, 2022 · Whatever your skill level, Kenya tree corals from the genus Capnella are an attractive choice. They’re not just decorative, but also highly adaptable and pretty unfussy! Let’s go into everything you need to …

  12. AquariumDomain.com
    https://www.aquariumdomain.com/SpeciesProfiles/Corals/KenyaTre…

    Kenya Tree Coral (Capnella sp.) Species Profile