Briaerum Hamrum - Monkey Hair

Characteristics:

• Species : Briareum hamrum (soft coral)
• Common name : Monkey hair coral
• Color : Greenish-brown to purple, varies depending on lighting
• Size : Grows creeping and spreads in width
• Light requirement : Medium to high (ideal for LED or T5 lighting)
• Current : Light to moderate current for gentle movement of the polyps

Care instructions: Briareum hamrum is a very easy-care coral and ideal for beginners and advanced aquarists alike. It prefers medium lighting and a light to moderate current, which gently moves its polyps, thus creating a natural appearance in the aquarium. The coral grows in a mat-like structure and can spread over rocks or the substrate over time.

Special features:

• “Monkey hair” polyps give this coral a unique appearance and interesting texture
• Very robust and resistant to various water conditions
• Compatible with many other coral species, although a certain distance from other soft corals is advisable, as it can spread like a carpet
• Multiplies quite quickly and can be easily pruned if necessary