{"product_id":"duncan-coral-10-heads-live-lps-coral","title":"Duncan Coral – 10 Heads – Live LPS Coral","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBring flowing movement, vibrant color, and an established colony look to your reef with this \u003cstrong\u003e10-Head Duncan Coral\u003c\/strong\u003e. Duncan Corals are popular LPS corals known for their large fleshy polyps, branching skeletal growth, and beautiful tentacles that create constant movement in the aquarium.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a small starter frag, this offering features \u003cstrong\u003eapproximately 10 heads\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you a fuller, more established appearance from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuncans are also considered one of the more approachable LPS corals, making them an excellent choice for newer reef keepers while remaining a favorite in mature mixed reefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duncan Coral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDuncanopsammia axifuga\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e LPS Coral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to Middle Areas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Branching\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuncan Corals feature large, fleshy polyps extending from a branching stony skeleton. When fully expanded, the individual heads create a lush, flower-like appearance with tentacles gently moving in the current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the coral becomes established, additional heads can develop from the branching skeleton, allowing the colony to become larger and fuller over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this specimen starts with \u003cstrong\u003eapproximately 10 heads\u003c\/strong\u003e, it can provide the appearance of an established Duncan colony without waiting for a small frag to grow out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the Duncan on stable rockwork where it has room to fully expand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuncans are relatively peaceful compared with many LPS corals, but adequate space should still be provided between the colony and neighboring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep future growth in mind when choosing its permanent location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting \u0026amp; Water Flow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003elow to moderate reef lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuncans generally do not require the intense lighting associated with many SPS corals and can perform well in lower and middle areas of the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003elow to moderate, indirect water movement\u003c\/strong\u003e that gently moves the tentacles without continuously blasting the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcessive flow can prevent the polyps from fully extending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuncan Corals receive much of their nutritional needs through photosynthesis but are also responsive feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can benefit from occasional supplemental feeding with appropriately sized foods such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMysis shrimp\u003cbr\u003eFinely chopped marine foods\u003cbr\u003eSmall meaty reef foods\u003cbr\u003eQuality LPS coral foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarget feeding is optional but may help support growth and development of additional heads.\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1250–1400 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a stony coral, Duncan Coral uses calcium and carbonate to build its skeleton. 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