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SALT WATER
- Invertebrate - Fan Worm
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Christmas Tree Worm Rock Spirobranchus porites
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Christmas Tree Worm Rock (Spirobranchus porites)
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| Aliases: Jewel Stone |
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Family: Serpulidae
Maximum Size: Unreported
Temperament: Passive
Stamina: Sensitive
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Rock Structures
Captive Breeding: Unlikely
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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Reef
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A really neat addition to a mature reef system. The rock is basically "alive" with many different worms. All that is seen of the worms are pairs of multi-colored spiral crowns resembling little colorful christmas trees. the rest of the body remains hidden within the rock or coral. The worm has the ability to quickly pull the crown into the hole when threatened. Typically likes low light areas. |
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The Christmas Tree Worm Rock (Spirobranchus porites) is sometimes called a Jewel Stone. It belongs to the family named Serpulidae. The Christmas Tree Worm Rock is passive in nature and sensitive in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the rock structures. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unlikely and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Spirobranchus porites in general should have low (2 watts/gallon) light to thrive. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.4, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include a fluctuating water current, a low water current, and a well established aquarium.
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salt water
Vertebrates
