Description

POM POM PLUSING XENIA CORALS

Pom Pom Xenia are one of the few corals that moves under their own power. Their eight-tentacle polyps can pump, or pulse, opening and closing rapidly. The reason they do this is still a mystery. Depending on lighting, food, and water parameters colonies of Pumping Xenia may not always pulse. Do not be alarmed if they cease to pulse, it is not necessarily a sign of poor health.

When provided with proper water conditions and iodine colonies of Xenia can grow quite rapidly. Make sure that moderate currents will be able to supply them with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches around the Xenia colony as they will need room to expand their colony.

Care level

• temperature: 25-27 °C
• food: zooplankton, light (Zooxanthellae)
  Care Level: Easy
  Lighting: Low -Medium
  Placement: Bottom – Middle
  Temperament: peaceful
  Waterflow: Medium-High

Expect2 – 3 cm with multi head per frag.

** Photos is for reference of the species only, actual pcs will vary during shipment .

Water Chemistry: It is important that proper calcium (420-440 ppm), alkalinity (8-9.5 dkh – run it 7-8 if you are carbon dosing) , and magnesium levels (1260-1350 ppm) are maintained. Raising magnesium levels gradually up to 1400-1600 ppm can help to combat algae outbreaks, just keep CA and Alk in line as you raise the Mg.

Nitrates should be below 10 ppm and phosphates should be below .10 ppm. We recommend doing a water change when Nitrate levels rise to 10 ppm. It is important to replace your phosphate media when phosphates rise to .10 ppm. Media Reactors make the most efficient use of your phosphate media by fluidizing it.