Pulsing Xenia Coral For Sale
It s often referred to as the pom pom coral for the pulsing motion of it s tips.
Pulsing xenia coral for sale. In 6 months the small plug i acquired has grown to cover about 2 square feet of space under metal halides and high flow with daily feedings. Aquacultured xenia is much hardier than wild harvested species and will bounce back much easier after shipping. Corals soft corals xenia purple pulsing xenia tank raised xenia soft coral as low as.
Frags of xenia are usually 1 2 and have at least 2 stalks. Red sea pom pom xenia xenia umbellata is one of the few corals that move so actively on their own. Consider the pros and cons of this engaging coral before you pull the trigger.
Xenia are also one of the fastest growing soft corals making them a. Xenia are one of the few corals that have a constant pulsing motion. Pulsing xenia goes by its scientific name xenia elongata.
Pulsing xenia coral these are the ones for sale they are quite large and buyer can choose their own frag each frag is attached to a piece of live rock. It does not seem inclined to overgrow other corals. Background on pulsing xenia.
The purpose of their pulsing behavior is not well understood but the prevailing sentiment is the corals pulse to increase flow around the colony and maximize surface area for photosynthesis. Aquacultured many generations from its wild ancestor. It will over shade other corals.
Used pulsing xenia coral soft coral not lps not. Very hardy and attractive with fast pulsing action. If you find xenia corals for sale make sure it is tank raised.
The polyps open and and close in a pulsing motion which is where it gets its name from. It has study stalks covered with a crown of featherly polyps. Aquacultured xenia corals are moderately easy to care for.
Red sea pulsing xenia. It flows beautifully in a strong current but seems to wilt rapidly in lower flow areas. Pulsing xenia corals are a photosynthetic soft marine coral in the family xeniidae.
Some stalks are over 12 inches long. It makes them one of the most eye catching corals in a reef tank. Pulsing xenia is one of the few corals that move so actively on their own.
Add to wish list add to compare. Please note all corals will not be despatched without a confirmed delivery date being agreed. It will spread over rocks sand and glass.
59 00 pink pulsing xenia tank raised xenia soft coral as low as. The beautiful pulsing xenia coral is a stellar addition to a reef tank or an absolute nightmare. Because of this and the ease of growth pulsing xenia is one of the most popular corals in the reef tank hobby.
As they grow they group into colonies and spread into mats across the rockwork. It is one of the most popular corals in the reef keeping hobby as a result.
