What lighting does Duncanopsammia axifuga need?

Duncanopsammia axifuga (Duncan Coral) requires Low-Moderate lighting for optimal growth and coloration.

What water flow does Duncanopsammia axifuga need?

Duncanopsammia axifuga (Duncan Coral) thrives with Low water flow.

Where should I place Duncanopsammia axifuga in my reef tank?

Duncanopsammia axifuga (Duncan Coral) does best in the bottom-middle of the aquarium.

Is Duncanopsammia axifuga aggressive?

Duncanopsammia axifuga (Duncan Coral) has a peaceful temperament.

How hard is Duncanopsammia axifuga to keep?

Duncanopsammia axifuga (Duncan Coral) is considered Moderate difficulty.

What family does Duncanopsammia axifuga belong to?

Duncanopsammia axifuga belongs to the family Dendrophylliidae. This classification is verified by WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species), AphiaID 289843.

LPS

Duncanopsammia axifuga

Duncan Coral

Daisy-like polyps. Excellent beginner LPS — peaceful, hardy, feeds eagerly.

Also known as

Duncan

Genus Duncanopsammia

Family Dendrophylliidae

WoRMS AphiaID: 289843

Feeding Photo + Target Feed

Fragging Snap

Moderate Care

Care Parameters

Lighting

Low-Moderate

Flow

Low

Placement

bottom-middle

Temperament

peaceful

Temperature

75-80°F / 24-27°C

Alkalinity

8-12 dKH

Calcium

400-450 ppm

Primary source: LiveAquaria 10 observations across 3 sources

Care Data by Source

Source	Light	Flow	Placement	Temperament	Care	Samples
LiveAquaria PRIMARY	Low-Moderate	Low	bottom-middle	peaceful	Moderate	5
AllCorals Ref	Low-Moderate	Low-Moderate	low-mid	peaceful	easy	1
Top Shelf Aquatics	Moderate	Low-Moderate	—	—	—	4

Price Intelligence

Price Range

$5 — $229.99

Average

$54.96

Data Points

167

vs LPS Avg

-63%

frag

$9.99 — $49.99

avg $34.16 · 6 listings

colony

$55.99 — $229.99

avg $127.43 · 11 listings

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Cards in Collection

24 cards for Duncanopsammia axifuga