{"id":14377,"date":"2026-02-18T01:40:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/xenia-star-coral-polyp-pachyclavularia-violacea\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T01:40:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:40:02","slug":"xenia-star-coral-polyp-pachyclavularia-violacea","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=xenia-star-coral-polyp-pachyclavularia-violacea","title":{"rendered":"Xenia Star Coral Polyp Pachyclavularia Violacea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"163\"><strong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"161\">Xenia Star Coral Polyp (Pachyclavularia violacea)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"437\"><strong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"178\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"181\" \/>The Xenia Star Coral Polyp is a hardy and fast-growing soft coral, easily recognized by its vibrant, star-shaped polyps and gentle swaying motion in the current. It encrusts rocks and surfaces, creating a lush mat of movement and color in reef aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"567\"><strong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"450\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"453\" \/>Native to the Indo-Pacific, typically found in shallow reef zones encrusting rocks, rubble, and coral skeletons.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"787\"><strong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"581\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"584\" \/>Primarily photosynthetic, relying on symbiotic zooxanthellae for energy. Supplemental feedings of phytoplankton, marine snow, and other liquid coral foods promote faster growth and brighter coloration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"981\"><strong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"804\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"807\" \/>Reef-safe and compatible with peaceful fish and invertebrates. Should be placed away from slower-growing corals, as it can spread quickly and overtake neighboring colonies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1107\"><strong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"998\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1001\" \/>Non-aggressive but invasive in favorable conditions, rapidly carpeting rockwork and competing for space.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1301\"><strong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1130\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1133\" \/>Beginner. Extremely hardy and adaptable, making it an ideal coral for new reef keepers. Prefers moderate to high lighting, moderate water flow, and stable conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1326\"><strong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1324\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1419\">\n<li data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1363\">\n<p data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1363\">Temperature: 72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201325.5\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1379\">\n<p data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1379\">pH: 8.1\u20138.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1405\">\n<p data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1405\">Salinity: 1.023\u20131.025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1419\">\n<p data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1419\">dKH: 8\u201312<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Xenia Star Coral Polyp (Pachyclavularia violacea) Overview:The Xenia Star Coral Polyp is a hardy and fast-growing soft coral, easily recognized by its vibrant, star-shaped polyps and gentle swaying motion in the current. It encrusts rocks and surfaces, creating a lush mat of movement and color in reef aquariums. 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