{"title":"Duncan Coral (Duncanopsammia axifuga)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWYSIWYG — the exact coral photographed is the one you receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Duncan corals — friendly clusters of flowing polyps that grow quickly and feed greedily. One of the best beginner LPS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoral colour and photography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our photos are taken with an Olympus TG-7 camera fitted with a 20K Coral Lens, under Red Sea ReefLED lighting set to 100% blue and 30% white. This brings out coral fluorescence for photography, but your own tank's lighting and spectrum will affect how the coral looks once it's home, so a different shade under your lights is normal and doesn't reflect the coral's health. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/educational-center\/why-your-coral-might-look-different-at-home-a-guide-to-coral-photography-lighting\"\u003eLearn more about coral colour and lighting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWA and TAS orders:\u003c\/strong\u003e State biosecurity regulations restrict which live corals can be sent to Western Australia and Tasmania. Please check what we can send to you before ordering. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/live-delivery-information\"\u003eSee our delivery information\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"duncan-coral-aa004-duncanopsammia-axifuga","title":"Duncan Coral AA004 | Duncanopsammia axifuga","description":"\u003c!-- WYSIWYG:START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Are Buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen polyps with fine pale tips, large sprawling colony. You are buying the exact coral in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- WYSIWYG:END --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the reefs of Australia and the north-western Indo-Pacific, Duncanopsammia axifuga makes its home on soft substrates and slopes, in moderate light and gentle currents — conditions worth mirroring for AA004 with moderate lighting, gentle-to-moderate flow, and a mid-level or sand-bed placement. Genuine peacefulness paired with hardiness makes this an unusual LPS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Duncan coral is frequently recommended to first-time LPS keepers, and AA004 fits the profile: daisy-like polyp clusters with green centres and long tentacles, a peaceful temperament, sturdy health, and a tendency to multiply over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTubular corallites branch outward, each topped with a fleshy, green-or-blue-centred polyp and a fringe of long tentacles, overall brown-to-green. Full, fluffy extension both day and night signals a happy coral, while polyps kept retracted for extended periods can point to an issue worth addressing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232745472291,"sku":"AA09851","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/DU8300004_b7fe6cb1-e2b7-44b6-bf28-a20a21c06551.jpg?v=1788147607"},{"product_id":"duncan-coral-aa005-duncanopsammia-axifuga-1","title":"Duncan Coral AA005 | Duncanopsammia axifuga","description":"\u003c!-- WYSIWYG:START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Are Buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeal Duncan with green mouths, multi-head colony. You are buying the exact coral in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- WYSIWYG:END --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA005 is a Duncan coral, Duncanopsammia axifuga, one of the true beginner-friendly LPS options thanks to its peaceful temperament, hardiness, and tendency to multiply quickly. Its polyps form daisy-like clusters, each centred in green with a fringe of long tentacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colony branches into tubular corallites topped with fleshy, green-or-blue-centred polyps and long tentacle fringes, set against a brown-to-green base tone. A happy specimen shows full, fluffy polyp extension both day and night; if polyps remain retracted for long periods, that's typically a sign to check on its care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn nature, this species is found on Australian and north-western Indo-Pacific reefs, favouring soft substrates and slopes with moderate light and gentle flow. This pairing of hardiness and genuine peacefulness is unusual for an LPS. 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