Care guide

Cynarina

Group guidance · AI-assisted · Model audited · Revision 2

Give the solitary polyp an open, stable spot low in the tank with moderate light and gentle current. Keep sharp edges clear of the inflated tissue and offer small meaty foods.

Requirements

Care level
Intermediate
Temperament
Allow room for expansion and competition

Placement and environment

Lighting
Start with moderate or subdued light and adjust gradually to the specimen’s response.
Water flow
Gentle indirect movement protects the inflated tissue and permits food capture.
Placement
Low stable surface or suitable sandbed position. Ample space for the inflated polyp. Away from sharp rock and stinging neighbors.

Feeding

Feeding
Photosynthetic; occasional small portions of mysis or finely chopped marine foods can supplement nutrition.

Acclimation and long-term care

Warning signs
Tissue puncture or abrasion against the skeleton. Poor feeding in excessive current. Damage during handling or from food-stealing animals.
Information gaps
  • pH · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
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  • Habitat · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
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  • Adult size · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Clearance · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Magnesium · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Phosphate · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Predation concerns · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Substrate · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Alkalinity · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Reef compatibility · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Acclimation · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Minimum tank size · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Propagation · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Temperature · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
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  • Social grouping · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Feeding frequency · A supported value is unavailable for this group.
  • Compatibility concerns · A supported value is unavailable for this group.

Sources

  • Tidal Gardens — Cynarina · Husbandry and scope notes, indexed by profile in the original editorial research · Retrieved 2026-11-07

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