{"product_id":"australian-star-duncan-coral","title":"Australian Star Duncan Coral","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-weight: 800; font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: -0.3px; color: #123844;\"\u003eAustralian Star Duncan Coral\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eAustralian Star Duncan Coral (\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eDuncanopsammia axifuga\u003c\/span\u003e) is a striking large polyp stony coral prized for its \u003cstrong\u003ebright green centers and long flowing tentacles\u003c\/strong\u003e that radiate outward like a star. Native to the reefs of Australia, this coral forms branching colonies where each head expands into a soft circular crown of feeding tentacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eDuncan corals are well known for their \u003cstrong\u003ehardiness, fast growth, and consistent daytime polyp extension\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their movement and vibrant coloration add life and dimension to reef aquascapes while their branching skeleton allows colonies to grow into impressive tree-like structures over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #1a5a61;\"\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg,#f6fbf8 0%, #edf7f2 100%); border: 1px solid #d4e6e3; border-radius: 12px; padding: 13px 15px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #1a5a61;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Duncan Colony — 5+ Heads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarter colony with five or more fully developed heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy branching skeleton beginning to form a colony structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal size for reef aquariums looking to grow a Duncan colony over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg,#f6fbf8 0%, #edf7f2 100%); border: 1px solid #d4e6e3; border-radius: 12px; padding: 13px 15px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #1a5a61;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Duncan Colony — 15+ Heads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature multi-branch colony with fifteen or more heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates strong visual movement from flowing tentacles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent centerpiece coral for mid-sized reef aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg,#f6fbf8 0%, #edf7f2 100%); border: 1px solid #d4e6e3; border-radius: 12px; padding: 13px 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #1a5a61;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX-Large Duncan Colony — 50+ Heads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge showpiece colony with fifty or more heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpressive branching growth forming a natural coral “tree”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a dramatic focal point in reef aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #184f69;\"\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 10px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🌊 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e📍 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSand bed or lower to mid rockwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e⚙️ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e📈 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate to Fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #6a6b58;\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #faf8ee; border: 1px solid #e6e1c9; border-left: 4px solid #b7ad78; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; color: #22323a;\"\u003e\nDuncan corals thrive in stable reef environments and display strong daytime polyp extension. Their long tentacles create gentle movement in the aquarium and respond well to occasional feedings of small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp or reef plankton. Provide moderate water movement to keep the tentacles clean and extended.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #123844;\"\u003e🌱 Propagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eAustralian Star Duncan Coral grows through branching skeletal development and head division:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew heads develop along branching skeletons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColonies expand into multi-branch structures over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColonies can be fragged by cutting between branches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #123844;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\nFor detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our \n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #1d5c78;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/pages\/species-library\"\u003eSpecies Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f6f8f9; border: 1px solid #dde4e7; border-left: 4px solid #8a98a0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; font-size: 13px; color: #607078; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #46545b;\"\u003eLivestock Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\nDue to natural variation between specimens and uncertainty at the exact species level, the item you receive may not appear exactly like the one pictured. Photographs are representative examples of general appearance and coloration.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\nIndividual colonies may vary in size, crown shape, density, coloration intensity, and number of heads depending on origin, age, and environmental conditions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\nApproximate colony sizes and head counts are provided as guidelines and may vary slightly from the specimen received.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macroalgae Farms","offers":[{"title":"Medium Duncan Colony (5+ heads)","offer_id":47831005069571,"sku":"(WC)","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Duncan Colony (15+ heads)","offer_id":47831005102339,"sku":"(WB)","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large Duncan Colony (50+ heads)","offer_id":47831005135107,"sku":"(WB)","price":749.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7151\/7699\/files\/db8567c5-8d6e-4732-99a7-d3052c2ada1d.png?v=1773201268","url":"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/products\/australian-star-duncan-coral","provider":"Macroalgae Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}