{"product_id":"mini-violet-orchid-feather-duster-colony-self-propagating","title":"Mini Violet Orchid 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 Violet Orchid Feather Duster Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eViolet Orchid Feather Duster Colony (\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eSabellidae sp.\u003c\/span\u003e) is a delicate filter-feeding marine invertebrate known for its intricate crown of feather-like radioles that extend outward in a circular fan. These soft, flowing crowns display\u003cstrong\u003e subtle gradients of white and violet, creating a floral, orchid-like appearance \u003c\/strong\u003ethat adds elegant motion and texture 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 tube-dwelling feather dusters anchored to hard substrate, extending their crowns into the water column to\u003cstrong\u003e capture fine particulates and plankton\u003c\/strong\u003e. When undisturbed, they remain fully extended and gently sway with water movement, but will quickly retract into their tubes when startled, adding a dynamic and responsive element to the aquarium environment.\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 individual feather dusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for establishing colonies in new systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for observing natural extension and filter-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\u003eFull, dense visual display with multiple extended crowns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for immediate visual impact and display placement\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 display 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;\"\u003eFeather dusters are sensitive filter feeders that rely on stable water conditions and consistent availability of fine suspended nutrients. They may retract frequently when first introduced or when disturbed, but will gradually extend more consistently once acclimated. Placement in areas with 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;\"\u003eViolet Orchid Feather Duster Colonies may expand over time through natural colony growth and tube formation, \u003cstrong\u003esuccessfully 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 develop 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 is dependent on nutrient availability and 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, crown shape, density, coloration intensity, and number of individuals 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":47849563226371,"sku":"S1 | (WC)","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Mature Colony (10+ Feather Dusters)","offer_id":47849563259139,"sku":"S1 | (WC)","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7151\/7699\/files\/6648f1ce-e2da-429d-b113-ea77e799577a.png?v=1773788494","url":"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/products\/mini-violet-orchid-feather-duster-colony-self-propagating","provider":"Macroalgae Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}