Rhizotrochus-Green, Rhizo Coral - Rhizotrochus typus

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Rhizotrochus-Green

Scientific Name

Rhizotrochus typus

Care Level

Intermediate

Disposition

Semi-aggressive

Placement in tank

Low

Light Level

Non Photosynthetic

Water Flow

Medium-Strong Intermittent

Diet

Carnivore

Range

Japan, Indo-Pacific, Australia

Size Class

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Other Common Names

Rhizo Coral

Description

The corals in the genus Rhizotrochus, or Rhizo for short are a deep water, non-photosynthetic variety that are most commonly collected near Japan. These corals are very similar in nature to those found in the genus Tubastrea, commonly called Sun Polyps. The biggest difference between the two is that Rhizotrochus are solitary in growth form, never forming colonies like a Sun Polyp. They reproduce by budding and some keepers of this coral have reported this happening in captivity.

The Rhizotrochus will send out a root like structure from its skeletal base and attach itself to substrate like live rock. The do very well being tucked into a rock crevice or being placed in the sand. They come in various colors like red, pink, green, yellow and most, commonly, stark white.

Diet

This coral is non-photosynthetic and will require frequent feedings of meaty foods. Feed two or three times a week little bits of silverside, squid or shrimp. May be target fed brine or mysid shrimp using a turkey bastor or pipette.

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