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Pompom Xenia Coral (Xenia sp.)
Pompom Xenia Coral (Xenia sp.) 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, and many scientists believe the pumping action of the polyps slowly opening and closing is designed to dispose of gasses and waste. However, it is still unknown why these coral do pulse, and there are many water, lighting and nutrient factors involved. It is not necessarily a sign of ill health if they do cease to pulse. The parent colony of these coral frags was acquired from one of the Aquariums in our company and then quarantined and given a health inspection before being propagated.
Pompom Xenia Coral are one of the best soft corals for the aquarium,Xenia fares best in medium to very bright lighting, and strong water movement, directed around the coral (not drilling directly into the coral). These soft corals, (often referred to as polyps) can grow quickly in the right environment. Supplemental feeding can stimulate growth, but be sure not to over do it. The "pumping" action often touted is not something that is constant, nor is it something that typically jumps out at you, but this is a stunning coral! Pom Pom Xenia can expand considerably once fully adjusted to the aquarium.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a restricted species and is not covered by our live
arrival guarantee. While they can do great, but they're somewhat delicate
shippers that require expert care, particularly initially. |
