Classification: Beginner-Friendly Soft Coral Why it’s a standout coral: Pulsing Xenia is not only visually striking but also biologically fascinating. Its active polyp movement simulates a natural reef environment, enhancing both the aesthetic and ecological dynamics of your aquarium.
Pulsing Xenia (Xenia sp.) is a fascinating soft coral known for its unique rhythmic pulsing motion, which is thought to enhance gas exchange and nutrient uptake. This motion not only creates a mesmerizing display in your reef tank but also reflects the coral’s natural behavior in tropical Indo-Pacific reef environments. Individual polyps gently pulse at regular intervals, improving water circulation around their surfaces and aiding in oxygen and nutrient absorption.
Frag Size & Colony Options: Frags typically include 15+ stalks, and full colonies are available for larger displays or marine aquascapes.
Growth & Propagation: Pulsing Xenia grows via stolon extension, forming mats over rockwork or substrate. In aquaculture, careful propagation ensures healthy, resilient specimens with minimal stress.
Symbiotic Relationships: Like many soft corals, Xenia hosts zooxanthellae (symbiotic algae) within its tissues, deriving energy through photosynthesis, which allows it to thrive under moderate lighting while supplementing with occasional planktonic feedings if desired.
Add Pulsing Xenia to your collection to enjoy both dynamic motion and vibrant reef color, responsibly aquacultured and ready for your marine ecosystem.
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Disclaimer: Corals on the pictures are not WYSIWYG, photos was made under different lighting (blue or white lights) and in different tank (our show of frag tanks). You will get coral size as described, shape and color could be slightly off due to shipping stress. After shipping stress soft corals (Mushrooms, Cloves, all types of Leathers) always will look shrink and colorless, won't look as on photos. For them to recover and adjust to new environments they will need 3-7 days in low lights and flow. Specially for mushroom we recommend to keep they under 100PAR and less.
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Pulsing Xenia Soft Coral – Aquaculture Coral
Classification: Beginner-Friendly Soft Coral Why it’s a standout coral: Pulsing Xenia is not only visually striking but also biologically fascinating. Its active polyp movement simulates a natural reef environment, enhancing both the aesthetic and ecological dynamics of your aquarium.
Pulsing Xenia (Xenia sp.) is a fascinating soft coral known for its unique rhythmic pulsing motion, which is thought to enhance gas exchange and nutrient uptake. This motion not only creates a mesmerizing display in your reef tank but also reflects the coral’s natural behavior in tropical Indo-Pacific reef environments. Individual polyps gently pulse at regular intervals, improving water circulation around their surfaces and aiding in oxygen and nutrient absorption.
Frag Size & Colony Options: Frags typically include 15+ stalks, and full colonies are available for larger displays or marine aquascapes.
Growth & Propagation: Pulsing Xenia grows via stolon extension, forming mats over rockwork or substrate. In aquaculture, careful propagation ensures healthy, resilient specimens with minimal stress.
Symbiotic Relationships: Like many soft corals, Xenia hosts zooxanthellae (symbiotic algae) within its tissues, deriving energy through photosynthesis, which allows it to thrive under moderate lighting while supplementing with occasional planktonic feedings if desired.
Add Pulsing Xenia to your collection to enjoy both dynamic motion and vibrant reef color, responsibly aquacultured and ready for your marine ecosystem.
Free shipping when qualified.
Disclaimer: Corals on the pictures are not WYSIWYG, photos was made under different lighting (blue or white lights) and in different tank (our show of frag tanks). You will get coral size as described, shape and color could be slightly off due to shipping stress. After shipping stress soft corals (Mushrooms, Cloves, all types of Leathers) always will look shrink and colorless, won't look as on photos. For them to recover and adjust to new environments they will need 3-7 days in low lights and flow. Specially for mushroom we recommend to keep they under 100PAR and less.
Xenia are one of the few corals that have a constant pulsing motion. It makes them one of the most eye-catching corals in a reef tank. 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. Xenia are also one of the fastest growing soft corals making them a great coral for beginners on one hand but opening up the possibility of rapid infestation on the other. Despite their growth rate issues, they remain one of the most popular corals amongst reef aquarists in the hobby.
Lighting
Xenia are adaptable to a wide range of lighting. If you have particularly intense lighting, we recommend starting the corals in lower light areas to allow them time to adjust.
Water Flow
Low water movement is recommended. Xenia's pulsing motion is an adaptation to provide water movement. The more water flow provided, the less these corals pulse on their own. Xenia derives much of its energy from the products of their zooxanthellae.
Feeding
Xenia derives much of its energy from the products of their zooxanthellae. It is not known to actively "feed" on anything, but rather passively absorb dissolved organics from the water column directly through its "skin."
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