Duncan Coral

About Duncan Coral

The Duncan coral (Duncanopsammia axifuga) is native to Australian waters and is one of the best large-polyp stony corals for beginners. Each tube ends in a round disc ringed with tentacles, and a well-fed colony adds new heads fast. Duncans show an obvious feeding response, grabbing mysis within seconds, which makes them rewarding to keep.

Duncan Coral care at a glance

• Lighting: Low to moderate – 75 to 150 PAR
• Water flow: Low to moderate, indirect flow
• Placement: Sand bed or lower rockwork, away from direct pump output
• Feeding: Target feed mysis, brine shrimp or LPS pellets once or twice a week after lights out
• Care level: Easy to moderate

For long-term health keep the water stable: 24 to 26°C, salinity 1.025, alkalinity 8 to 11 dKH, calcium 400 to 450 ppm and magnesium around 1,300 ppm. Start new arrivals lower in the tank and move them up over a couple of weeks so they adjust to your lighting.

Shipping and live arrival guarantee

Live Fish Store Australia ships live aquatic life overnight via overnight express courier so your Duncan Coral arrives healthy and ready for your tank. Every live fish, coral and invertebrate is covered by our live arrival guarantee, and we offer discounts and free shipping depending on the quantity ordered.

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