{"product_id":"cherry-blossom-nephthea","title":"Cherry Blossom Nephthea","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eCherry Blossom Nephthea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry Blossom Nephthea (\u003cem\u003eNephthea sp.\u003c\/em\u003e) is a breathtaking soft coral that transforms any reef into a living garden. Named for its \u003cstrong\u003edelicate pastel pink branches that fan outward like a flowering cherry blossom tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, this ethereal tree coral brings unmatched height, texture, and graceful motion to the aquascape. Under reef lighting, its soft blush polyps shimmer and sway with every current pulse — an effect that never gets old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColoration on this species is wonderfully dynamic. While the signature soft pink is the defining trait, colonies often display \u003cstrong\u003esubtle specks of yellow, gold, and grey woven throughout the branches\u003c\/strong\u003e — adding depth and complexity to the overall appearance. It's also worth noting that coloration can shift over time as the coral settles into your specific tank conditions, lighting, and flow, making each specimen a uniquely evolving piece of living art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most rewarding soft corals in the hobby, the Cherry Blossom Nephthea is fast-growing, highly adaptable, and propagates easily from cuttings. Whether you're building a statement centerpiece or filling vertical space with color and life, this coral delivers spectacular results with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a5a61;\"\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg,#f6fbf8 0%, #edf7f2 100%); border: 1px solid #d4e6e3; border-radius: 12px; padding: 13px 15px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #1a5a61; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNephthea Frag (1\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle Cherry Blossom Nephthea cutting, approx. 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft pastel pink branching structure with fine polyp tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal size for acclimation and establishing in your aquascape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg,#f6fbf8 0%, #edf7f2 100%); border: 1px solid #d4e6e3; border-radius: 12px; padding: 13px 15px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #1a5a61; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNephthea Tree Colony (2–4\" Full Tree Colony)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-branched colony with a full, developed tree-like canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense polyp coverage with potential yellow, gold, and grey accents throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to make an immediate visual impact in any reef system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg,#f6fbf8 0%, #edf7f2 100%); border: 1px solid #d4e6e3; border-radius: 12px; padding: 13px 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #1a5a61; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNephthea Mother Tree Colony (XL, 4–7\" Branching Tree Colony)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXL specimen with a mature, dramatically branching canopy structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum presence and coloration complexity — a true centerpiece coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-established and ready to thrive and propagate in its new home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #184f69;\"\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 10px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow to Moderate (PAR 50–150)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🌊 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate to High, indirect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e📍 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMid to upper rockwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e⚙️ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e📈 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eBehavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeaceful, fast-growing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimarily photosynthetic; benefits from broadcast feeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #6a6b58;\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #faf8ee; border: 1px solid #e6e1c9; border-left: 4px solid #b7ad78; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; color: #22323a;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNephthea thrives with good flow but may retract temporarily during acclimation — this is normal.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow several days for the coral to settle and open fully. Avoid placing directly next to aggressive stony corals. Propagation is simple: clean cuts with sharp scissors will produce new frags quickly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #123844;\"\u003e🔍 Aquarium Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry Blossom Nephthea is a standout addition to any reef system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most visually striking soft corals available — instantly recognizable as a focal point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing and highly forgiving — bounces back quickly from minor parameter swings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagates readily from cuttings, making it a perennial favorite for frag swaps and trading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #123844;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eFor detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/pages\/species-library\"\u003eSpecies Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f6f8f9; border: 1px solid #dde4e7; border-left: 4px solid #8a98a0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; font-size: 13px; color: #607078; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #46545b;\"\u003eLivestock Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 10px;\"\u003eDue to natural variation, the Nephthea you receive may vary slightly in branching structure, coloration, and size. Photographs are representative examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eColoration — including the presence of yellow, gold, or grey tones — may vary between specimens and can change over time depending on your tank's lighting, flow, and water parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eSize and appearance are provided as general guidelines and may vary slightly from the specimen received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macroalgae Farms","offers":[{"title":"Nephthea Frag (1\")","offer_id":47918685913347,"sku":"H4","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Nephthea Tree Colony (2–4\" Colony)","offer_id":47918685946115,"sku":"H4","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Nephthea Tree Colony (4-7\" XL Colony)","offer_id":47918685978883,"sku":"H4","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7151\/7699\/files\/4fbf3d57-91c4-4228-8cbf-6b912a1a1055.png?v=1775603156","url":"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/products\/cherry-blossom-nephthea","provider":"Macroalgae Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}