Emerald Harmony Pipe Organ (Tubipora musica)

Emerald Harmony Pipe Organ (Tubipora musica)

Quick Stats

• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Colour Form: Vibrant Green Polyps on a Red Calcareous Skeleton
• Water Conditions: 24-26C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
• Family: Tubiporidae
• Lighting: Moderate
• Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Strontium, Trace Elements
• Water Flow: Moderate
• Placement: Bottom to Middle

Overview

The Emerald Harmony Pipe Organ is a strikingly unique coral, boasting a vivid green canopy of polyps that sway gracefully above its rigid deep red calcareous tubes. This eye-catching contrast gives the coral a delicate, flower-like appearance, making it a spectacular centerpiece in any reef aquarium. With its structured yet flowing form, this species closely resembles soft corals but builds a solid skeleton, setting it apart as a true reef gem.

Care & Feeding

The Emerald Harmony Pipe Organ thrives in moderate lighting and moderate water flow, which helps keep its polyps fully extended while preventing debris from settling within its tubular structure. While primarily photosynthetic, it benefits from regular feedings of phytoplankton, rotifers, and other fine particulate foods, promoting healthy growth and vibrancy.

Maintaining stable calcium, magnesium, and strontium levels is crucial for its skeletal integrity and overall health.

Optimal Parameters

• Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
• Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
• Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
• Nitrate (NO3): 5-15 ppm
• Phosphate (PO4): 0.03-0.08 ppm

Placement

Best suited for bottom to middle placement, the Emerald Harmony Pipe Organ flourishes in areas with moderate, indirect flow to keep detritus from accumulating in its tube-like structure. Due to its peaceful nature, it can be placed near other non-aggressive corals without risk of competition or damage.

With its lush green polyps, deep red skeletal base, and hypnotic swaying motion, the Emerald Harmony Pipe Organ brings both vibrancy and elegance to reef aquariums, making it an essential choice for enthusiasts seeking both beauty and harmony in their setup.