{"product_id":"mini-fire-feather-duster-colony-self-propagating","title":"Mini Fire Feather Duster Colony (Self-Propagating)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-weight: 800; font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: -0.3px; color: #123844;\"\u003eMini Fire Feather Duster Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eMini Fire Feather Duster Colony (\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eSabellidae sp.\u003c\/span\u003e) is a striking filter-feeding marine invertebrate known for its \u003cstrong\u003evibrant feather-like crowns\u003c\/strong\u003e that extend outward in a circular fan. This variety displays warm red, orange, and pink tones that create a glowing “fire-like” appearance, adding bold color and movement to reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eEach colony consists of multiple small tube-dwelling feather dusters anchored to hard substrate, extending their crowns into the water column to \u003cstrong\u003ecapture fine suspended nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e. These responsive invertebrates quickly retract when disturbed and gradually re-open once conditions stabilize, creating a dynamic and interactive display within the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e*Note: Mini Feather Dusters typically measure approximately 0.5-1\" in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #1a5a61;\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003eStarter Colony (3 Feather Dusters)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall grouping of approximately 3 miniature feather dusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for establishing colonies in new or smaller systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for observing natural extension and feeding behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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\u003eMature Colony (10+ Feather Dusters)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger established grouping with 10 or more individuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, full display with multiple extended crowns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for immediate visual impact in reef aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #184f69;\"\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003eModerate\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\u003eRockwork, rubble zones, or low-flow areas\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\u003eModerate\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\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;\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilter feeder (phytoplankton, micro foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #6a6b58;\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #faf8ee; border: 1px solid #e6e1c9; border-left: 4px solid #b7ad78; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; color: #22323a;\"\u003eMini feather dusters require stable water conditions and consistent availability of fine suspended nutrients to thrive. Due to their smaller size, they may be more sensitive to fluctuations and may retract more frequently during acclimation. Gentle, consistent flow helps maintain full extension and feeding behavior.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #123844;\"\u003e🌱 Propagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eMini Fire Feather Duster Colonies may expand over time through natural colony growth and tube development\u003cstrong\u003e, successfully reproducing in aquarium settings\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew individuals may form within established clusters under stable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColonies gradually increase in density with proper feeding and low stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate depends on nutrient availability and overall system maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #123844;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eFor detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/pages\/species-library\" style=\"color: #1d5c78;\"\u003eSpecies Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\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\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eDue 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eIndividual colonies may vary in size, density, crown shape, and coloration intensity depending on origin, age, and environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eApproximate colony sizes and counts are provided as guidelines and may vary slightly from the specimen received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macroalgae Farms","offers":[{"title":"Starter Colony (3 Feather Dusters)","offer_id":47849562767619,"sku":"S1 | (WB)","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Mature Colony (10+ Feather Dusters)","offer_id":47849562800387,"sku":"S1 | (WB)","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7151\/7699\/files\/hf_20260318_040515_f00f4703-e657-4418-a4c5-8e45be3a2640.jpg?v=1773806961","url":"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/products\/mini-fire-feather-duster-colony-self-propagating","provider":"Macroalgae Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}