Cn-240 SEA WHIP, Leptogorgia virgulata/ Pseudoleptogorgia sp.

An elongated, tree-shaped gorgonian with colorful whip-like branches rising in all directions from a short, main trunk which is firmly fastened to the bottom. At night, hundreds of feathery white polyps emerge from its horny skeleton to feed. Coordination of the polyps may be easily studied within the colony. Leptogorgia has the highest color variation of any gorgonian, comes in reds, oranges, purples, yellows and cream. A good indicator of water quality, if their polyps stop expanding, it’s time to add new water to the tank. Size: 20-30 cm.