{"title":"Capnella sp.","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"white-kenya-tree-coral","title":"Kenya Tree Coral","description":"\u003ch4\u003eHow to Care for Kenya Tree Coral\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ewritten by Dave Burr\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKenya Tree Corals are shaped like a tree with a thick trunk and beautiful branches. They are easy to keep making them a great choice for the beginner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement: \u003c\/strong\u003eMount the Kenya Tree Coral using IC gel glue, or putty, on an exposed rock or ledge in the middle third of the aquarium where they will receive moderate currents and moderate to high lighting. 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