Xenia Aquarium Coral

Wild or tank raised, we do our best to downright pamper our corals during their stay at Aquatic Connection. When you buy corals from Aquatic Connection, you can be assured you will buy live aquarium corals that have been pampered and properly cared for. Like any coral that has been collected and shipped halfway across the globe, ours arrive, understandably, in need of some rejuvenation. Which is why we do our best to downright pamper them during their stay. Whether you are interested in Live Acropora corals, Aquacultured corals, SPS corals, LPS corals, mushroom corals, polyping corals, zooanthus corals, leather corals, or any other soft coral, their treatment begins with a slow-drip acclimation to equalize temperature, ph and alkalinity. Then they are placed in our holding tanks where the water quality is perfect. High current wave action cleans any built up slime coat and loosens the sand and bacteria from their long journey. Their polyps begin to extend and reach out to the available food and light. For lighting our corals are placed in appropriate lighting depending upon there needs. For low light corals, they are placed under Power Compacts. On corals that need extreme lighting, we use only the best 1000-watt, 6,700K metal halide lighting to which will awaken the sleeping polyps and color enhancing zooxanthellae. Under these conditions our corals thrive and nourish, until we send them on their way by picking with the most stringent quality controls, and packaginging them with the utmost care, and shipping by overnight carrier, to your door. All of this to ensure that each coral sold will reach your hands in the best condition possible. Xenia corals can be very difficult to acclimate; in general, cultured specimens are hardier than wild harvested species and will bounce back easier after shipping.

Tank Raised Red Sea Pink & White Pumping Xenia Xenia umbellata The fastest pulsing Xenia Tank raised means a healthier & more colorful coral Red Sea Pink and White Xenia is the crown jewel among xenia species. It's hardy and very attractive with fast pulsing action. It does not grow as fast as other xenias, but pulses much quicker then tree xenia and has a nice white/pink color. Like all Xenia they are colonial animals with multiple individual polyps attached to a piece of solid substrate. They form stalks as they grow, and to reproduce. The eight-tentacle polyps can pump, or pulse, and many scientists believe the pumping action of the polyps slowly opening and closing is designed to dispose of gasses and waste. However, it is still unknown why these coral do pulse, and there are many water, lighting and nutrient factors involved. The Xenia we ship you is many generations tank raised . This is very important since aquacultured Xenia are hardier than wild-collected specimens and are without the potential to carry sea born infections, or disease to your tank. They have lived there entire life under aquarium lighting and with aquarium type water flow and movement. A fast growing coral, provide adequate space between them and other types of soft corals. They require a medium to high light level combined with a medium to strong water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, they will require the addition of iodine and other trace elements to the water. Under ideal conditions, and once acclimated, they may reproduce rapidly in the established reef aquarium. The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within their bodies provide the majority of their nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. This coral also absorbs phosphates but releases ammonia. This particular species reproduces by growing a "foot" on the stalk. The stalk will then lean over and take hold of whatever it comes in contact with it. *Advanced Aquaria Species Not Guaranteed Starting at $49.99 Quantity : size : Select a size small - $49.99 medium - $89.99 large - $129.99

Tank Raised True Blue Xenia Tank raised means a healthier & more colorful coral Blue Xenia also called Blue Anthillia is groupings of colonial animals with multiple individual polyps attached to a piece of solid substrate. They form stalks as they grow, and to reproduce. They are a beautiful blue color and their eight-tentacle polyps do not pulse like other species of Xenia but will sway beautifully in the reef aquarium in time to the tank current. The Blue Xenia we ship you is many generations tank raised. The Xenia we ship you is many generations tank raised . This is very important since aquacultured Xenia are hardier than wild-collected specimens and are without the potential to carry sea born infections, or disease to your tank. They have lived there entire life under aquarium lighting and with aquarium type water flow and movement. A fast growing coral, provide adequate space between them and other types of soft corals. They require a medium to high light level combined with a medium to strong water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, they will require the addition of iodine and other trace elements to the water. Under ideal conditions, and once acclimated, they may reproduce rapidly in the established reef aquarium. The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within their bodies provide the majority of their nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. This coral also absorbs phosphates but releases ammonia. This particular species reproduces by growing a "foot" on the stalk. The stalk will then lean over and take hold of whatever it comes in contact with it. *Advanced Aquaria Species Not Guaranteed Starting at $54.99 Quantity : size : Select a size small - $54.99 medium - $99.99 large - $149.99

Tank Raised Green/Gold Pumping Xenia Xenia sp Tank raised means a healthier & more colorful coral A beautiful Pumping Xenia, that tends to have a greenish or gold color to it. This Xenia has been known to change color depending on water and lighting conditions. The Xenia we ship you is many generations tank raised . This is very important since aquacultured Xenia are hardier than wild-collected specimens and are without the potential to carry sea born infections, or disease to your tank. They have lived there entire life under aquarium lighting and with aquarium type water flow and movement. A fast growing coral, provide adequate space between them and other types of soft corals. They require a medium to high light level combined with a medium to strong water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, they will require the addition of iodine and other trace elements to the water. Under ideal conditions, and once acclimated, they may reproduce rapidly in the established reef aquarium. The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within their bodies provide the majority of their nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. This coral also absorbs phosphates but releases ammonia. This particular species reproduces by growing a "foot" on the stalk. The stalk will then lean over and take hold of whatever it comes in contact with it. *Advanced Aquaria Species Not Guaranteed Starting at $49.99 Quantity : size : Select a size small - $49.99 medium - $89.99 large - $129.99

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Tank Raised White Pom Pom Xenia Xenia sp. Tank raised means a healthier & more colorful coral Description:Pom Pom Xenia are colonial animals with the distinctive eight-leaved tentacles associated with all of the members of Xenia. What makes Pom Pom Xenia appear different is a much thicker stem coming up from the base to the tentacles. And clusters of the Xenia produce the same shape as a cheerleader's pom-pom. The Pom Pom Xenia we ship you is many generations tank raised . This is very important since aquacultured Xenia are hardier than wild-collected specimens and are without the potential to carry sea born infections, or disease to your tank. They have lived there entire life under aquarium lighting and with aquarium type water flow and movement. A fast growing coral, provide adequate space between them and other types of soft corals. They require a medium to high light level combined with a medium to strong water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, they will require the addition of iodine and other trace elements to the water. Under ideal conditions, and once acclimated, they may reproduce rapidly in the established reef aquarium. The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within their bodies provide the majority of their nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. This coral also absorbs phosphates but releases ammonia. This particular species reproduces by growing a "foot" on the stalk. The stalk will then lean over and take hold of whatever it comes in contact with it. *Advanced Aquaria Species Not Guaranteed Approximate Purchase Size: 1" - 2" $39.99 Quantity : size : Select a size small - $39.99

African Blue   Xenia Cespitularia Cespitularia A must have for the softie collector!!! Description:Xenia Cespitularia have an iridescent glimmer as light is reflected off of tiny sclerites. With strong VHO blue or 20k Kelvin Radium lamps, they turn a stunning solid blue color. Some people have also coined this coral as "African Blue Xenia" since that is where Cespitularia is found. They are one of the most highly sought after of all Xeniids. Aquacultured Xenia are hardier than wild-collected specimens and are without the potential to carry sea born infections, or disease to your tank. They have lived there entire life under aquarium lighting and with aquarium type water flow and movement. A fast growing coral, provide adequate space between them and other types of soft corals. They require a high light level combined with a medium to strong water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, they will require the addition of iodine and other trace elements to the water. Under ideal conditions, and once acclimated, they may reproduce rapidly in the established reef aquarium. The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within their bodies provide the majority of their nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. This coral also absorbs phosphates but releases ammonia. This particular species reproduces by growing a "foot" on the stalk. The stalk will then lean over and take hold of whatever it comes in contact with it. *Advanced Aquaria Species Not Guaranteed Small ~ $59.99  Medium ~ $79.99 Large ~ $129.99 XLarge ~ $199.99 Quantity : size : Select a size small medium large Xlarge

Aquacultured Xenia Package Available sizes: Small - 1" to 2"; Medium - 2" to 3" *Advanced Aquaria Species Not Guaranteed   Pink & White RedSea Xenia (Umballata) - The fastestpulsating of xenia species. Green/Gold Branch Pumping Xenia (Elongata) - extremely fast pulsing, grows fast. Waving Hand Pom Pom Xenia - So named for it's arm-like stalk, topped by a Pom Pom like top.    Starting at $139.99 Quantity : Xenia Pkg : Select a size small - $139.99 medium - $199.99

WE WANT YOUR CORALS TO GROW - NOT JUST STAY ALIVE Why Phytoplankton: Phytoplankton is very important to marine life. It is the primary producers in the ocean. Crucial to the development and survival of most, if not all marine animals . But what is phytoplankton? It is just a fancy word for tiny floating plants (such as diatoms and dinoflagellates), which serve the same role in the food chains of the oceans as grass and shrubs serve on land; namely small things eat them. Many coral reef animals feed directly on phytoplankton. Some essential nutrients provided by phytoplankton cannot be synthesized by animals, and therefore are extremely important components of a healthy diet. Click here for more information on the importance of phytoplankton for your corals  We Highly Recommend you use BioPlankton by LiquidLife Feed your specimens and watch them thrive!! Super Concentrate - $29.99 Quantity :