Pulsing Pom Pom Xenia Coral
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Posted in: Featured, Soft Corals, Video
Pom Pom Xenia Corals are popular corals within the reef aquarium trade. While they lack a colorful fluorescence seen in of corals, they make up for it with their tireless pulsing action. These corals pump 24/7 and never seem to tire. They also grow like weeds, so you need to make sure there is adequate room in your tank for them to flourish.
Luckily they are not like Green Start Polyps (which also grow like weeds) and do not burn or irritate other corals. Many people believe that they need constant iodine supplements and while it will not hurt, it is not necessary. They will flourish in a tank with out extra iodine supplements as seen in this video. I have found that they get enough from regular tank water changes.
They are hardy corals and seem to do well in many environments and at many light levels. They are a great beginner coral because they grow quickly giving the aquarist a sense of accomplishment. They also are just plain cool to watch pump.
Type of Coral: Soft Coral
Level of Care: Easy/Moderate
Temperament: Mild
Lighting: Low to High
Waterflow: Low to Medium
Placement: Anywhere
Family: Xeniidae
December 19th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Very nice blog!