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Duncan Coral
BeginnerDuncanopsammia axifuga
LPS coral with round flower-like polyps. Responds well to feeding — fun to watch eat. Relatively hardy and growing in popularity.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
24〜27℃
Lifespan
10+ years with proper care
Diet
Photosynthesis + mysis shrimp
About
Duncan coral (Duncanopsammia axifuga, family Dendrophylliidae) is the sole species of its genus, native to reef slopes of northwestern Australia and southern Japan. Colonies produce numerous large polyps (2–4 cm diameter) in shades of green, brown, and purple that extend multiple tentacles in a whisker-like display—hence its alternative common name, "whisker coral." Duncan coral is straightforward to keep under low to moderate lighting (100–200 PAR) with gentle indirect flow. It responds eagerly to target feeding of brine shrimp or small meaty foods one to two times per week, rewarding hobbyists with rapid colony expansion and easy fragging.
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Basic Info
Origin
reef slopes of northwestern Australia and southern Japan
Lifespan
10+ years with proper care
Temperature
24〜27℃
Diet
Photosynthesis + mysis shrimp
Care Guide
Lighting
Low to moderate
Flow
Low to moderate indirect flow
Feeding
Feed 2-3 times weekly for faster growth
Care Specifications
- Carbonate (KH)
- 8–12 dKH
- Water Temp.
- 24–27℃
- Specific Gravity
- 1.023–1.025
- Salinity
- 33–35 ppt
- Calcium (Ca)
- 400–450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg)
- 1280–1350 ppm
LPSLight: Medium (PAR 50-150)Flow: MediumPlacement: Middle
Sources: AlgaeBarn: SPS/LPS care (PAR/flow) / AlgaeBarn: Water Parameters 101
Calls & Media
Fluorescence appearance
Coral fluorescent proteins are excited by blue/actinic light. Appearance differs greatly from under white light.
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: br-choku editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES 附属書II
イシサンゴ目(Duncanopsammia axifuga, Dendrophylliidae)。CITES 附属書II。
Sources: DOC NZ / CITES-listed corals (Scleractinia spp. = App. II)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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