Pulsing Xenia
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Pulsing Xenia is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Pulsing Xenia is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
The Pulsing Xenia Coral is a beautiful, aquacultured soft coral featuring soft pink to lavender coloration and delicate, feathery polyps that rhythmically open and close in a unique pulsing motion. Known for its rapid growth and mesmerizing movement, Pulsing Xenia is an excellent choice for adding natural motion and visual interest to any reef aquarium. Each frag will contain 1–2 stalks mounted on an approximately 3/4" frag plug.
Pulsing Xenia (Xenia spp.)
Lighting Requirements: Low to Moderate
Water Flow: Low to Moderate
Care Level: Easy
Placement: Lower to Middle Levels
Temperament: Peaceful, but Fast-Spreading
Pulsing Xenia is a popular soft coral known for its distinctive pulsing behavior, where its feathery polyps repeatedly open and close independently of the aquarium's water movement. Its soft pink and lavender coloration, combined with its constant rhythmic motion, makes it a fascinating addition to reef aquariums.
Pulsing Xenia thrives under low to moderate lighting and prefers low to moderate water flow, allowing its natural pulsing movement to remain visible. These corals are primarily photosynthetic and generally do not require supplemental feeding. They benefit from stable water parameters and the presence of some dissolved nutrients, as extremely nutrient-poor conditions can negatively affect their growth.
Known for its hardiness and rapid growth under suitable conditions, Pulsing Xenia is a great choice for both beginner and experienced reef keepers. Although generally peaceful, it can spread quickly across neighboring rocks and compete for space with other corals. Many hobbyists prefer keeping Pulsing Xenia on isolated rock structures to help control its growth and prevent it from spreading throughout the aquarium.
Shipping (Livestock)
- Ships via UPS Next Day Air (Continental U.S. only)
- We ship Monday–Thursday (you’ll choose your ship date at checkout)
- Most deliveries arrive before noon, but rural areas may be as late as 7:00 PM
- Orders ship only to the checkout address unless arranged by email
- Local pickup available in Chicago Ridge, IL — email us to schedule
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- $25.99 flat rate for IL / WI / IN
- FREE shipping on website orders over $279 in livestock
- Livestock total includes corals + inverts only (discounts, store credit, and dry goods don’t count)
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- Non drop-ship dry goods ship for $9.99 or FREE over $79
- Items marked “Ships Free With Corals” ship free when included with a livestock order
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- We guarantee livestock will arrive alive and as described
- If something arrives DOA, email sales@coralstop.com within 3 hours of delivery (based on UPS posted time)
- Please include clear photos of the item in the bag and out of the bag
- You must be present to receive delivery — missed deliveries void DOA coverage
- Verified DOAs receive replacement or store credit (shipping is not credited)
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How We Photograph Our Corals
- Every WYSIWYG photo is taken in our systems with consistent lighting and a custom white balance.
- Our goal is simple: show the coral as it looks in a properly lit reef — not overly edited or exaggerated.
Our Camera + Lens
- Camera: Sony a7 IV R (mirrorless)
- Lens: Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
- Macro glass lets us capture fine details like texture, polyp extension, and subtle color shifts without getting too close.
Lighting We Shoot Under
- Primary: EcoTech Radion XR30 Blue
- Supplement: ReefBrite XHO
- Our Radion “photo” mix:
100% Violet
100% UV
100% Deep Blue
65% Blue
Color Accuracy
- We use a custom white balance so the photo matches what you’ll see under a clean, blue-leaning reef spectrum.
- Corals can look different tank-to-tank based on nutrients, spectrum, and flow — but we aim for honest, repeatable photos you can trust.
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