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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.
Dificultad
Beginner
Temperatura
24〜27℃
Esperanza de vida
10+ years with proper care
Dieta
Photosynthesis + mysis shrimp
Acerca de
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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Información básica
Origen
reef slopes of northwestern Australia and southern Japan
Esperanza de vida
10+ years with proper care
Temperatura
24〜27℃
Dieta
Photosynthesis + mysis shrimp
Guía de cuidado
Lighting
Low to moderate
Flow
Low to moderate indirect flow
Feeding
Feed 2-3 times weekly for faster growth
Propagation
New heads form continuously
Notes
Strong light may prevent polyps from opening
LPSFun feedingHardyBeginner-friendly
Preguntas frecuentes de Duncan Coral
Q¿Qué tan difícil es mantener Duncan Coral?
A
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
Q¿Cuál es la temperatura ideal para Duncan Coral?
A
La temperatura ideal para Duncan Coral es 24〜27℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
Q¿Cuál es la esperanza de vida de Duncan Coral?
A
La esperanza de vida promedio de Duncan Coral es 10+ years with proper care. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Q¿Qué debo alimentar a Duncan Coral?
A
Duncan Coral se alimenta de: Photosynthesis + mysis shrimp. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
Q¿Cuál es el precio típico de Duncan Coral?
A
El precio de Duncan Coral varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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