Pulsing Xenia

Most of its nutrition comes from the algae in its tissue, so you only need to offer food about once a week. Furry Diary's starting plan suggests a weekly micro-plankton or filter-feeder food. For exact amounts, check the food label and ask your reef aquarium vet.1 Furry Diary plan

It gets most of its energy from the algae living inside it, and you can offer weekly micro-plankton or filter-feeder food as a supplement. Never feed it anything that could foul the water, like large meaty foods, as this coral is sensitive to poor water quality.1

It spreads quickly, so give it plenty of space away from other soft corals and thin it out when needed. In a reef aquarium, a few inches of separation from other sessile animals is a good start.1

It needs stable reef-aquarium water: about 22-26°C (72-78°F), pH 8.1-8.4, alkalinity 8-12 dKH, and specific gravity 1.023-1.025. Provide moderate to high light and medium to strong flow, and top up evaporation with fresh RO water daily.1 Furry Diary plan

Furry Diary's starting plan suggests a 10-20% water change every two weeks, and a weekly water test and salinity check. Also add iodine and trace elements as needed, and thin out the coral when it grows too dense.1 Furry Diary plan

Yes, it is a peaceful colonial coral that grows into dense groups, but it should be spaced from other sessile animals because it spreads quickly. It can live with other reef-safe fish and invertebrates that do not nip at corals.1

With proper care in a stable reef aquarium, it can live for several years, but exact lifespan varies. Ask a good breeder or reef aquarium vet for more specific guidance.

It is best not to handle it directly, as it is a soft coral with no skeleton and can be easily damaged. If you need to move or thin it out, use clean tools and gentle handling in the water.21