Coral Spotlight | Duncans

[mikejrice]

Unleashing the Underwater Marvel: Dive into the World of Duncan Corals​

Dive Deep into the World of Duncan Corals: Unraveling the Secrets of the Ocean's Whisker Wonders​

Hey there, coral enthusiasts! Today, we're plunging into the vibrant and fascinating universe of Duncan corals, known by the aliases of whisker coral and daisy coral. Buckle up as we explore the ins and outs of these marine marvels that can add an explosion of life and color to your aquatic haven.

Meet the Duncans: More Than Just a Pretty Face​

Duncans, also going by the monikers of whisker coral and daisy coral, are your go-to LPS (Large Polyp Stony) buddies. These sea gems boast a solid resilience, taking on the aquatic world with a cool demeanor. Yet, like any diva, they have their preferences.

The Duncan Diet: Feast Fit for the Fierce​

Picture this: aggressive eaters with tentacles that mean business. Duncans are the kings of the coral dining scene, gobbling up everything from frozen delights to liquid treats and even pellets. However, a word of caution – their feeding frenzy might spill over onto their coral neighbors. It's a coral-eat-coral world out there!

Lighting Lessons: Bright Ideas for Happy Duncans​

When it comes to lighting, Duncans are the versatile show-offs of the reef. They thrive in a spectrum of light levels, but like any A-lister, they fear the dreaded coral bleaching. To keep them shining, start low in the tank and gradually elevate them to their star-studded position.

Flowing with the Waves: The Water Dance of Duncans​

Moderate to strong water flow is the rhythm that makes Duncans sway. As these colonies grow, they morph themselves according to the aquatic beats you provide. Higher flow equals a tighter formation, while a more relaxed flow lets them spread their polyps with a bit more flair.

Where to Place Your Duncan: Respect the Coral Celebrity​

Attention, fellow aquarists! Duncans are the rockstars of the reef, and they know it. Approach with caution, giving these divas the space they deserve. They're not shy about throwing some coral shade if their territory is encroached upon.

General Gossip: Duncan Drama and Growth Secrets​

Here's the backstage pass – Duncans love to grow fast, and they adore regular feedings. Treat them well, and they'll flourish. Need to do some coral surgery? No worries! Just break their heads off at the branch base, and voila – watch those polyps pop out like paparazzi flashes.

Final Dive: Duncan Corals – Your Reef's Red Carpet Stars​

So, there you have it, underwater explorers! Duncan corals, the daisy corals, the whisker wonders – call them what you will, but one thing's for sure: they're the VIPs of your aquatic kingdom. Treat them right, and your reef will be lit up with the dazzling beauty of these oceanic celebrities. Happy reef-keeping!

Duncan Coral: A Flourishing Jewel Of The Reef Aquarium

Discover the mesmerizing beauty of the Duncan Coral, an exquisite gem that will transform your reef aquarium into a vibrant underwater paradise.

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[sfin52]

I need to replace the ones I lost in a dino outbreak .. My favorite LPs by far.

 

[timrocks311]

I love my Duncan. Not the most colorful, but a great coral I think every LPS tank should have.

 

[mikejrice]

Feast yours eyes on this huge #duncanopsammia #polyp! This is the first #coral I can honestly remember costing a ton for a small #frag. Remember the days when these were $150 to $200 per polyp? I do, but I still love them just the same. Probably one of the easiest corals on the planet to feed and they always reward food with growth!

 

[Coral Seeds]

Random facts about Duncans:
1) the skeletons are much stronger than many other LPS with branching stalks like euphylia or candy canes.
2) I think new heads form primarily form by sprouting from surrounding tissue (like acans) and not by the head splitting (like euphylia).

 

[Gobi-Wan]

Duncans were the second coral I got and my duncan colony is my favorite. Funny to hear about how expensive they used to be. i think i paid $10 a head. My cheapest coral and still my favorite. The last pic was right after a meal... I think we've all felt that way [emoji16]

 

[Jonathan Troutt]

I cannot figure out how to save my Duncan. It started loosing tissue at the bottom and has slowly moved up. I can’t seem to stop it. Sad to because it is one of my favorite corals.

 

[mikejrice]

I cannot figure out how to save my Duncan. It started loosing tissue at the bottom and has slowly moved up. I can’t seem to stop it. Sad to because it is one of my favorite corals.

Do you monitor your alkalinity?

 

[rogersb]

Common names:duncans, whisker coral, daisy coral




General: Duncans grow much faster with frequent feedings. They can be easily fragged like most euphyllia species by breaking heads off at the base of branches. When fragging, keep all flesh covered branch scrap and watch polyps pop right out of it.

I did not know this and had never seen it until somewhat recently on another site. Someone chopped off all the heads to sell as frags and just kept the large base. After a week or maybe even less the base sprouted new heads and was on it's way to becoming a new colony. Very cool.

 

[Esage]

I've never known Duncans to be aggressive. Have you had issues with Duncans stinging other corals ?

 

[mikejrice]

I've never known Duncans to be aggressive. Have you had issues with Duncans stinging other corals ?

Yeah, but most corals will sting what they can reach. Duncans just have a bit more aggressive sting than most.

 

[mikejrice]

Closest photo I’ve managed to get of a Duncan yet!

 

[fishybizzness]

Bought mine from wwc in October. It was 3 small heads and now I stopped counting at 13. It seems to sprout out new heads weekly. By far my favorite coral!

 

[mikejrice]

Bought mine from wwc in October. It was 3 small heads and now I stopped counting at 13. It seems to sprout out new heads weekly. By far my favorite coral!

It blows my mind how fast they can grow. Do you feed it a lot?

 

[fishybizzness]

Everytime I feed the fish it grabs food. I feed mostly natural fresh food with a little pellets and selcon added.

 

[fishybizzness]

After feeding

 

[smiley28]

So first a pic or my current Duncan beginning to sprout heads all around the original 2. The following pics (are of pics) of one of my first corals ever which started out as 2 heads like my current Duncan. My old colony was grown under 4 t5 ati bulbs in probably around 5-6 mo.. but it took off very quickly and I definitely can’t compare my current frag growth wise.

 

[mikejrice]

These polyps always stand at the ready to grab anything made of meat right out of the water and drag it into its mouth. Duncan’s are truly amazing to watch while they eat.

 

[fishybizzness]

First pick was last month, second is this month! Never ceases to amaze me how fast they grow!

 

[Eagle_Steve]

I still have frags and small colonies in all of my tanks from years and years ago when they were expensive, but again I remember when Kenya trees and LTAs were the best things since sliced bread, as well as anything with a different color outside of brown and dark green was a prized possession. Below is a quick pic of the small colonies in my 10g AIO at work.