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  • Pulsing Xenia
  • Golden Perch Hammer
  • Golden Galaxea Long Tentacles
  • Red Dragon's Breath
  • Red Bush Gracilaria
  • Pom Pom Gracilaria
  • Chaeto Chato
  • Kenya Tree Coral
  • Green Star Polyps
  • Forest Green Acropora
  • Halloween Leptastrea
  • Captain Jerk Palythoas
  • Red Parvispora Gracilaria
  • Caulerpa Mexicana
  • Halimeda Macro Algae Reef
  • Pineapple Acan Echinata Coral

Pulsing Xenia

Description

Pulsing Xenia, known for its unique rhythmic pulsing motion, is a captivating soft coral that resembles tiny dancing trees. Its fronds pulse in the water, making it a dynamic and mesmerizing addition to any marine aquarium.

Ideal Water Parameters

Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1 to 8.4 Salinity: 1.023 to 1.026 specific gravity Alkalinity: 8 to 11 dKH Calcium: 380 to 450 ppm

Placement

Best placed near the bottom of the tank, on its own rock

Substrate Requirements

No specific substrate requirement; attaches to rocks.

Size at Maturity

Varies, can form large colonies.

Benefits to the Aquarium Ecosystem

Acts as a natural filtration system by absorbing nutrients from the water.

Special Care Instructions

Requires moderate to low lighting and moderate to strong water flow. Monitor growth to prevent over-spreading. Does not require direct feeding as it absorbs nutrients from the water and relies on photosynthesis.

Scientific Name
Xenia elongata
Growth Rate
  • Fast
Difficulty Level for Care
  • Easy
Visual Appeal
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