Kenya trees

[ATC]

Ok so I’ve got a 38 gallon aio in my bedroom that I let wife overthrow. She is absolutely obsessed with Kenya trees I wouldn’t let her put one in my 90 because I’m not really into them plus I’ve heard they can easily take over a tank. She wants the tank to be mostly Kenya’s. A as My first question is are there any other colors of Kenya tree and where is a good source for other Kenyas. My second question is what else would be a good coral that can live in harmony with the Kenya that’s just as easy to take care of. Thank you in advance for the help.

 

[CanuckReefer]

Ok so I’ve got a 38 gallon aio in my bedroom that I let wife overthrow. She is absolutely obsessed with Kenya trees I wouldn’t let her put one in my 90 because I’m not really into them plus I’ve heard they can easily take over a tank. She wants the tank to be mostly Kenya’s. A as My first question is are there any other colors of Kenya tree and where is a good source for other Kenyas. My second question is what else would be a good coral that can live in harmony with the Kenya that’s just as easy to take care of. Thank you in advance for the help.

Brown, beige, pink are the common. Have seen some pretty cool looking green ones in past at my lfs. I think there is even a rare blue one out there.
So far as what is easy and will get along, Xenia? I have both and they coexist just fine. Of course this makes things a pretty invasive tank lol. But as it seems to be a little side project perhaps thats ok.
My Duncan has been in close contact with Kenya and all was also ok. I would just try to keep it away from any sps. Easier said than done as it will likely shed multiple little trees all over your 38.

 

[ATC]

Brown, beige, pink are the common. Have seen some pretty cool looking green ones in past at my lfs. I think there is even a rare blue one out there.
So far as what is easy and will get along, Xenia? I have both and they coexist just fine. Of course this makes things a pretty invasive tank lol. But as it seems to be a little side project perhaps thats ok.
My Duncan has been in close contact with Kenya and all was also ok. I would just try to keep it away from any sps. Easier said than done as it will likely shed multiple little trees all over your 38.

I liked the look of the Xenia’s but for the same reason I wouldn’t let her put a Kenya in my 90 I won’t put Xenia’s in it either. She actually wants whatever we put in there to take over. She has a few planted freshwater tanks and this will be her first saltwater tank she really likes the movement.

 

[CanuckReefer]

I liked the look of the Xenia’s but for the same reason I wouldn’t let her put a Kenya in my 90 I won’t put Xenia’s in it either. She actually wants whatever we put in there to take over. She has a few planted freshwater tanks and this will be her first saltwater tank she really likes the movement.

Yep, probably a good idea to avoid the 90. My (90 g as well) has both and the Kenya has stopped spreading so much but is doing well, the Xenia, I love but it is problematic. It's encroaching on Duncan, and I'm actually moving the Duncan across the tank today. Hopefully it reacts well to the move.

If she likes the movement, I'd try a Xenia Purple or light green are possible to find. Also they will change in coloration depending on lighting and parameters sometimes.

 

[Quietman]

Penny over at AqualCorals has always provided me excellent soft corals (including capnella). Mostly pinks/purples/beiges as stated but there are some very nice green neptheas and sinularia.

 

[dvgyfresh]

Kenya tree / Xenia / pink anthelia polyps rock , adds so much movement! And I can trim weekly to get credit in lfs lol

 

[DeniseAndy]

Blue Xenia would be nice, Cespitularia has nice movement, lots of clove polyps with many colors. Sinularia has many forms, so those are always nice too. I love Sarcophyton too. Those would be a good addition. So many options there.
Marine Farmers and Aquacorals have nice softies.

 

[CanuckReefer]

Another one that would add some contrast, Blue Sympodium. Fairly easy care as well, if you can find it.