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Pulsing Xenia

Pulsing Xenia

Xenia umbellata

Pulsing Xenia is uniquely recognizable by its hypnotic, rhythmic pulsing motion — its feathery polyp 'hands' open and close in a constant grabbing rhythm that no other coral replicates. It is photosynthetic, requires no supplemental feeding, and can grow and spread extremely rapidly — both a delight and a potential nuisance that must be managed. Great visual addition for beginner and intermediate reef tanks.

TemperamentPeaceful
Max SizeColony
Care LevelEasy
CategoryCoral

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Compatibility Chart for Pulsing Xenia

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Compatible (83)

Yellow Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Blue Hippo Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Powder Blue Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Kole Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Naso Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Ocellaris Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species True Percula Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Maroon Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Clarkii Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Flame Angelfish Compatible Usually leaves xenia alone Coral Beauty Angelfish Compatible Usually leaves xenia alone Six Line Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Fairy Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Melanurus Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Cleaner Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Yellowspotted Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Goby Compatible No known issues between these species Firefish Goby Compatible No known issues between these species Yellow Watchman Goby Compatible No known issues between these species Mandarin Dragonet Compatible No known issues between these species Blue Devil Damselfish Compatible No known issues between these species Green Chromis Compatible No known issues between these species Yellowtail Damselfish Compatible No known issues between these species Copperband Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Raccoon Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Flame Hawkfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Hawkfish Compatible No known issues between these species Midas Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Tailspot Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Lawnmower Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Bicolor Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Royal Gramma Compatible No known issues between these species Banggai Cardinalfish Compatible No known issues between these species Pajama Cardinalfish Compatible No known issues between these species Purple Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Scopas Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Achilles Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Sohal Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Convict Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Tomini Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Epaulette Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Horn Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Coral Catshark Compatible No known issues between these species Foxface Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species One Spot Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species Masked Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Picasso Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Niger Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Bluechin Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Undulate Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Pinktail Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Long Tentacle Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Carpet Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Sebae Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Skunk Cleaner Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Fire Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Peppermint Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Tiger Pistol Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Sexy Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Emerald Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Blue Leg Hermit Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Turbo Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Nassarius Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Tuxedo Urchin Compatible No known issues between these species Red Fromia Starfish Compatible No known issues between these species Hammer Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Torch Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Frogspawn Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Zoanthids Compatible Both soft corals; coexist fine Mushroom Coral Compatible Both easy softies Rhodactis Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Florida Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Yuma Compatible No known issues between these species Bounce Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Green Star Polyps Compatible No known issues between these species Montipora Compatible No known issues between these species Leather Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Duncan Coral Compatible No known issues between these species

Somewhat Compatible (6)

Bubble Tip Anemone Somewhat Compatible BTA may roam onto xenia colony Chicago Sunburst BTA Somewhat Compatible BTA may roam onto xenia Rose Bubble Tip Anemone Somewhat Compatible BTA may roam onto xenia Rainbow Bubble Tip Anemone Somewhat Compatible BTA may roam onto xenia Colorado Sunburst BTA Somewhat Compatible BTA may roam onto xenia Acropora Somewhat Compatible Xenia spreads fast and can shade SPS

Risky (2)

Emperor Angelfish Risky Will eat xenia French Angelfish Risky Will eat xenia

Not Compatible (1)

Brownbanded Bamboo Shark Not Compatible Will destroy

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