Duncan Coral

Duncanopsammia axifuga

Long green tentacles with daisy-like tips; a hardy beginner LPS.

Care Parameters

Light

Moderate

Flow

Moderate

Difficulty

Beginner

Placement

Mid rock

Type

LPS

Aggression

Peaceful

Reef safe

Yes

Temperature

24–27°C

Suitable Equipment

Air Pump

Wave Maker

Aquarium Thermometer

TDS Meter

Common Problems

Cloudy Water

Milky or hazy water that never fully clears.

water

Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Slime)

Slimy blue-green or dark purple patches with a foul odor.

water

Filter Crash

The biological filter fails after aggressive cleaning, media replacement or a long outage.

equipment

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Care Parameters

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Common Problems

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