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The pulsing sinularia is a soft coral and unlike a common sinularia, the pulsing sinularia is not found in many stores or aquariums. What makes this coral stand out is the pulsing action that it undertakes when it filter feeds. This video shows some of the regular pulsing action but the corals are known to make much more dramatic pulsing. It is a rare thing to witness let alone capture on video.

The pulsing sinularia is relatively easy to take care of but like most corals blossom in an aquarium with good water parameters. Keeping proper calcium, magnesium and alkalinity levels will help these corals thrive. As with most soft corals keeping the pulsing sinularia in moderate to high light with moderate to strong flow is ideal. It is also okay to feed these corals some meaty foods like cyclop-eeze every 1-2 weeks. It is also a good way to initiate their pulsing action.

While it is difficult to find these corals in stores it is sometimes possible to find them through your fellow community reefers, so make sure you stay in touch with your reefing friends.

Type of Coral: Soft Coral
Level of Care: Moderate
Temperament: Mild
Lighting: Moderate to High
Waterflow: Medium to High
Placement: Anywhere
Family: Alcyoniidae

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