Are you just getting started on your first saltwater aquarium and looking to dive into your first corals? If so, soft corals are an excellent group of corals that are easy to care for and are pleasing to the eye.
软珊瑚处于alcyonacea的阶段，与石质硬化阶层的石质珊瑚不同。显然，柔软的珊瑚很软。但是，您可能会看一个Acanthophylliaand assume that is a soft coral as well.
Unlike other corals, most soft corals do not build the reef or produce an internal skeleton; although, scientists have realized they contribute to reef building more than what was previously thought. Instead soft corals have small needle support structures called sclerites.
柔软的珊瑚具有柔韧性，并且弯曲，电流使它们具有珊瑚色的热爱。Xenia之类的脉搏甚至是脉搏Dendronephthya.
大多数软珊瑚都喜欢水族馆中的中等光。如果您有强大的灯光，或者如果您的灯光变暗，则可以将它们放在水箱的底部，甚至可以将它们放在水箱顶部。
They are much more tolerant of chemistry swings in your water parameters than stony corals which is why they are considered beginner corals. Soft corals also enjoy a bit of food so if your tank is somewhat on the dirty side that’s ok.
Moderate to low flow is best for these types of corals. A moderate current provides circulation for food to be swept across the corals but it is not too strong that it prevents the corals from opening.
像其他珊瑚一样，软珊瑚的盐度为1.025或35 ppt，温度为72-76华氏度（22-24摄氏度）。请记住，这些是光合软珊瑚的要求，以及像Dendronepthya这样的非光合合成软珊瑚的要求，比几乎任何其他珊瑚都难得多。
Soft corals actually seem to benefit from slightly higher nutrient levels, like those found in reef tanks that are just starting up. So with the right conditions, soft corals will grow exceedingly fast and before you know it your tank will be littered with them. So be careful and do not let one get out of hand as it can grow on top of other corals and sometimes certain species of soft corals can be considered pests.
Anyone can take care of soft corals and they are the first step to starting your reefing adventures. Soft corals do not require much maintenance, they are fast growers, and they come in numerous assortments of textures and colors.
