{"product_id":"pulsing-xenia","title":"Pulsing Xenia","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoral photographs may differ slightly from the actual coral you receive. Many of our coral images are taken under blue-spectrum aquarium lighting and may be enhanced with a blue light filter to better showcase fluorescence and coloration. As a result, colours and appearance can vary depending on your aquarium lighting, water conditions, and viewing angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strive to represent each coral as accurately as possible, but natural variations in colour, pattern, size, and growth form should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXSmall~15mmx15mm +-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall~25mmx25mm +-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium~35mmx35mm +-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge~45mmx45mm +-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXLarge~55mmx55mm +-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXXLarge~90mmx80mm +-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"43\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDescription\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"466\"\u003ePulsing Xenia is one of the most fascinating and unique soft corals available to reef aquarists. Famous for its rhythmic pulsing motion, this coral actively opens and closes its feathery polyps throughout the day, creating a mesmerizing display unlike any other coral in the aquarium. This constant movement adds life and energy to the reef, making Pulsing Xenia a favourite among both beginner and experienced hobbyists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eIts delicate stalks are topped with soft, flower-like polyps that range in colour from pale cream and silver to pink and light brown hues. Under reef lighting, colonies sway gently in the current while simultaneously performing their characteristic pulsing action, creating an eye-catching focal point within the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003ePulsing Xenia is often regarded as an indicator coral, frequently thriving in aquariums with stable nutrient levels and good overall water quality. When happy, it can grow rapidly and spread throughout the aquarium, forming beautiful waving colonies that add both movement and texture to the reefscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e8qmzd\" data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eUnique self-pulsing polyps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fxvqbw\" data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eConstant movement and visual interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p4oi9h\" data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eFast-growing soft coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1438g4h\" data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eExcellent beginner coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1euhulp\" data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eIdeal for filling open areas of the reef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a9e1xi\" data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eReef-safe and peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10qsx7z\" data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eCreates a natural, flowing appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1qr75ey\" data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1gke92t\" data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eEasy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1izbr4o\" data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eModerate lighting is generally preferred, although Pulsing Xenia can adapt to a range of lighting conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"qc5apt\" data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eLow to moderate flow. Excessively strong flow may reduce pulsing activity and prevent full polyp extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"l3x4lr\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003eBest placed in the middle or lower regions of the aquarium where it can receive moderate light and gentle water movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ucmidl\" data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5ihs70\" data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eTemperature: 24–26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"th3tsb\" data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eSalinity: 1.025–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"184g37g\" data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ale0qf\" data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003eAlkalinity: 8–10 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rqv6u2\" data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eCalcium: 380–450 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yu9p2l\" data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eMagnesium: 1250–1400 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mu62q3\" data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eNitrate: 2–15 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h7pvgi\" data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003ePhosphate: 0.03–0.10 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tvu7dw\" data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003ePulsing Xenia obtains most of its nutrition through photosynthesis and generally does not require direct feeding. Occasional amino acid supplementation may encourage growth and extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"purqi0\" data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003ePeaceful and reef-safe. It does not possess stinging tentacles and coexists well with most corals and reef inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9ynob9\" data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003eFast. Under favourable conditions, Pulsing Xenia can spread quickly across rockwork through stolons and natural colony expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ukcuv6\" data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003ePulsing Xenia is known for growing rapidly and can become invasive if not managed. Many reef keepers place it on isolated rocks or dedicated islands to prevent it from spreading into unwanted areas of the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2987\"\u003eInterestingly, the characteristic pulsing motion is thought to help the coral exchange gases and nutrients more efficiently, although the exact reason for this behaviour is still debated. 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