{"product_id":"rapid-pulse-xenia-under-25-pea-f-s1711","title":"Rapid Pulse Xenia","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRapid Pulse Xenia, \u003cem\u003eXenia\u003c\/em\u003e sp., is a colonial soft coral best known for the rhythmic pulsing movement of its feathery polyps. This WYSIWYG frag displays pale lavender to bluish-gray stalks topped with numerous hand-shaped polyps, creating constant movement and texture in the reef aquarium when fully extended. Xenia grows by producing new stalks from its base and can spread quickly across nearby rockwork under favorable conditions. Much of its energy is supplied by symbiotic zooxanthellae through photosynthesis, while dissolved nutrients in the water also contribute to growth. Because several closely related \u003cem\u003eXenia\u003c\/em\u003e species are sold under the common name Pulsing Xenia and cannot be reliably separated from a photograph alone, \u003cem\u003eXenia\u003c\/em\u003e sp. is the scientifically appropriate designation for this specimen.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eXenia\u003c\/em\u003e sp. generally does well under low to moderate reef lighting with low to moderate, indirect water flow. Excessively strong flow can prevent the polyps from displaying their characteristic pulsing behavior, so place the coral where the stalks can gently sway without being blasted. Xenia often grows rapidly once established, so consider placing it on an isolated rock if you want to limit its spread. Maintain stable salinity, temperature, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, and phosphate. Unlike many stony corals, Xenia often performs well in reef systems with measurable nutrients rather than extremely nutrient-poor conditions. It is primarily photosynthetic and generally does not require direct feeding, although dissolved and suspended nutrients contribute to its growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51908315545833,"sku":"U25 S1711","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/rapid-pulse-xenia-soft-under-25-pea-F-S1711.jpg?v=1789934760","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/rapid-pulse-xenia-under-25-pea-f-s1711","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}