Kenya tree coral reef compatibility check
Capnella sp.
Kenya tree coral (Capnella sp.) is a beginner-level soft coral that needs at least 10 gallons. It is listed as reef safe; can spread by dropping branches. Plan low light and moderate flow (placement: rockwork). ReefCrafter schedules it as middle-stage livestock, with no tank-age gate beyond a finished cycle.
Forgiving soft coral that can become weedy in nutrient-rich beginner tanks.
Who it is for
Good fit for
- ✓ Tanks of 10+ gallons at the animal's adult size.
- ✓ Beginners following a slow, planned stocking order.
- ✓ Newly cycled tanks with a compatible stocking list.
- ✓ Reef tanks with corals and invertebrates.
Not a fit for
- ✕ Tanks under 10 gallons, even while it is small.
- ✕ Can spread by dropping branches.
Compatibility warnings
- Can spread by dropping branches.
- Check adult size against the final tank, not the fish or coral at purchase size.
- Add livestock slowly so the bioload and nutrient export can keep up.
- Use the planner when this animal changes the tank-size, flow, lighting, or stocking plan.
Professional planning context
- Use the 10 gallon minimum as an adult-planning floor; display length, aquascape, and existing tankmates can raise that floor.
- This can be planned early after cycling, but only after quarantine/acclimation logistics and stocking order are settled.
- Placement should be validated against measured PAR, turbulent flow, allelopathy/stinging distance, and future colony growth.
Tank fit and maturity gate
ReefCrafter uses 10 gallons as the planning floor for adult size, swimming room, nutrient load, and aggression margin.
This species can be planned early when the tank is cycled and the rest of the stocking list is compatible.
Care notes
- Temperament
- Varied
- Reef safety
- Safe
- Adult size
- 8 in
- Placement
- rockwork
- Diet
- Build dependent
- Flow
- Moderate
- Light
- Low
- Bioload
- 0.2
- Stocking stage
- Middle
Related species
- Green star polyps
Same 10-gallon floor, moderate light.
- Mushroom coral
Same 10-gallon floor.
- Pulsing xenia
Same 10-gallon floor, moderate light.
- Ricordea mushroom
Same 10-gallon floor, moderate light.
Equipment that fits
- Fluval Marine 3.0 LED 46W (36-48in)
Lists about 55 PAR at 18 in, enough for a low light need.
- AquaIllumination Blade Coral Grow 21in
Lists about 80 PAR at 18 in, enough for a low light need.
- AquaIllumination Blade Coral Grow 30in
Lists about 90 PAR at 18 in, enough for a low light need.
Related reading
Questions
What size tank does kenya tree coral need?
ReefCrafter plans for at least 10 gallons, based on an adult size of about 8 inches, plus growth space and the stability a larger water volume gives. Use the adult size, not the size at purchase.
Is kenya tree coral reef safe?
It is listed as reef safe in ReefCrafter's catalog. Watch for: Can spread by dropping branches.
Is kenya tree coral good for beginners?
Yes. It is rated beginner care.
How much light and flow does kenya tree coral need?
ReefCrafter lists a low light need and moderate flow (placement: rockwork). In planner terms that starts around 50 PAR.