Where to buy Blum's Pulse Coral
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About Blum's Pulse Coral
Xenia blumi features thin, branching polyp stalks with feathery tentacles that pulse rhythmically. Coloration typically ranges from white to pale yellow or cream, with some specimens showing hints of purple or brown at the base.
Key facts
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Additional Notes
- Blum's Pulse Coral is hardy and iconic for its rhythmic pulsing motion. Ensure consistent flow and lighting; erratic pulsing or polyp recession indicates stress.
- Care Requirements
- • Moderate to strong indirect water flow; avoid direct powerhead discharge • Moderate to high lighting (PAR 150–250 μmol/m²/s) • Primary nutrition from zooxanthellae; supplement with microfauna or phytoplankton • Stable water parameters: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.026 • Keep away from aggressive corals; requires adequate spacing
- Coloration
- White, cream, pale yellow, sometimes with purple or brown basal coloration
- Appearance Description
- Xenia blumi features thin, branching polyp stalks with feathery tentacles that pulse rhythmically. Coloration typically ranges from white to pale yellow or cream, with some specimens showing hints of purple or brown at the base.
- Growth Rate
- Easy
- Family
- Xeniidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific coral reefs, including the Red Sea and East African coast to the Indo-Australian Archipelago.
- Feeding Needs
- Light supplemental feeding
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