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Because of its growth potential, consider placing it on an \u003cstrong\u003eisolated rock or dedicated section of the aquascape\u003c\/strong\u003e where its spread can be controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn isolated Xenia island can create a beautiful display while making it easier to prevent the coral from spreading into areas reserved for other species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide adequate room for future growth and expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting \u0026amp; Water Flow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Xenia generally does well under \u003cstrong\u003elow to moderate reef lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003elow to moderate water movement\u003c\/strong\u003e that allows the polyps to move gently without being subjected to strong, direct flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradual acclimation to your aquarium's lighting and flow conditions is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Xenia receives much of its nutritional needs through photosynthesis and generally does not require direct target feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintaining stable water parameters and appropriate nutrient levels is more important than frequent supplemental feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Water Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–80°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12 dKH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400–450 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStable aquarium conditions are more important than attempting to maintain one exact value within each range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize \u0026amp; Live Coral Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive \u003cstrong\u003eone Small Blue Xenia Coral frag\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a live animal, exact size, coloration, shape, number of polyps, and overall appearance will naturally vary between individual specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not a WYSIWYG listing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Product photos are representative examples and may show a more established or fully expanded coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorals may arrive contracted or closed following shipment. 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