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Xenia
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"Pulse Corals" in the family Xeniidae are colonial animals with multiple individual polyps attached to a piece of solid substrate. They form stalks as they grow, and to reproduce. The eight-tentacled polyps can pump, or pulse. Many scientists believe the pumping action of the polyps slowly opening and closing is designed to dispose of gasses and waste. However, it is s...
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It takes a careful eye to distinguish Heteroxenia from other Xenia species, with which they share most gross physical traits. They are easiest to identify upon maturity when colonies form distinctive small secondary polyps between larger polyps called siphonozooids. In the wild, Heteroxenia are found in calmer, back-reef niches and may occur in muddy or turbid waters. -
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Aquacultured Heteroxenia are hardier than wild-caught species and tend to reproduce quickly. Therefore, provide adequate space between them and sessile animals, especially other types of soft corals. They require a medium to high light level combined with a medium to strong water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, they will require the addition of iodine and other trace elements to the water. -
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Ok.. can be hit or miss. 
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Very interesting to watch the movements and actions of this coral. Considered by a lot to be invasive. Best positioning IMO is high and against the back otherwise given the opportunity to spread it will. Easily propagated for trade or SC. In my experience grows towards the direction of the flow. Can thrive for months then suddenly perish for no apparent reason.
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Nice movement.
Fast growing.
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Coloration.
Growth rate.
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3.5 |
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4.0 |
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3.0 |
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Absolutely beautiful.
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I love this coral, it's quite attractive and easy to care for.
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Very beautiful, grows quickly in my tank, pretty easy to care for.
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nothing really. I kinda wish it didn't split so much though. hehe. Spreads like weeds if it's happy.
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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Very nice addition
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I was given a small piece of Xenia a few months ago. It has already tripled in size. A very interesting coral. The "pulsing action" is a nice addition.
I have heard Xenia can be hit or miss in tanks.....where one person can grow it like crazy....a similar set-up can yield opposite results and the Xenia just melts away.
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Pulsating action adds another level of movement to the tank
Easily cared for
Grows at a nice pace
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can be hit or miss...but definitely worth a shot.
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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Great! But all of a sudden.
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This is one of the most interesting corals on the market(for me). It immediately catches your eyes the way each stalk seems to have a mind of its own. The color is a nice clean pinkish white color. It spreads pretty quickly so leave it room. It doesn't seem to harm other corals but Ive always given it plenty of space. I wouldn't place it in a smaller tank with room limitations.
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Loved the ease of the coral. The uniqueness of the pulsating stalks. Fills empty spaces pretty quickly.
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This happened to me and Ive heard stories of it happening to others. The coral can seem to be happy as can be spreading pulsing everything a happy coral should do then all of a sudden the group dies. People say they(these corals)dont like a clean tank. I dont think that was my problem I really try to keep up on my husbandry. I think it's some kind of virus or something that wipes them out. Even with the whole wipe out senario possible I would continue to add these corals to my tank. I would def recommend giving them a try.
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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Great Coral. Great starter coral.
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Pretty easy to care for. Mine does not seem to worry about lighting and flow too much. It has nearly doubled in size over the last 2 months. The coral is not aggressive at all. It is very active with the light cycle. Mine is currently in a 14g BC with the stock pump and CF lighting.
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-Very easy to care for.
-Beautiful coral.
-Handles a wide range of tank conditions.
-No Chemistry degree required to care for it.
-Easy to frag! Even I can do it!
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Not really a bad thing but it can grow pretty fast. I personally like that but many people may be turned off by it.
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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Thoughts on Xenia Coral
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Highly attractive coral in my opinion. Its my wifes favorite, it was a actual first to purchase this for her.
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Great growth that can be a negative and positive thing. But this will allow you to try your hand a fragging it(fragmenting to grow additional colony for trade). They display a pulsing sensation and respond with the current of the reef very attractive. As the xenia matures it will start to display a tree like apperance(mine does).
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Great growth that can be a negative and postive thing.
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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