Due to its sturdiness the Pulsing Xenia soft coral is one of the most popular corals and favorite of many reef keepersall over the world. The xenia form stalks as it grow. The amount of pulsing will vary with various water parameters but in known that it is good indicator to its health; .In a healthy xenia, each polyp will "pulse" meaning, open and close while in a failing xenia the polyps are frozen. There are many theories and debates among scientists and reef keepers regarding the pulsing action of the xenia coral. Some think that it is for the filter feeding and some think it is related to oxygen exchange. This coral reproduces asexually, forming new stalks but also have the ability to "walk" from one area to another, while leaving a small part of its original tissue behind to start a new colony. The xenia thrives on Zooxanthellate and light. It requires direct lightning since photosynthesis is her only source of nutrients. Iodine can be added.
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