AUSTRALIAN DUNCAN

Australian Duncan Coral

Transform Your Tank with Bold, Brain-Like Colonies from Down Under

Looking for a showstopper with real depth and movement? The Australian Duncan (*Duncanopsammia axifuga*) is one of the most visually striking large-polyp stony corals available in the hobby — and the Australian variant is particularly sought after for its vivid, saturated color morphs ranging from electric green to deep purple with contrasting tentacle tips. Unlike its Indo-Pacific counterpart, the Australian Duncan tends to produce larger, more robust polyp heads that command attention from the moment they open. This is a specimen that earns its place as a centerpiece.

Duncan corals are famously expressive — polyps extend fully and wave gently in moderate flow, giving your reef tank a sense of life and rhythm that few LPS corals can match. They're fast growers under consistent care, regularly adding new heads to form impressive branching colonies over time. Beginner-friendly yet rewarding for experienced reefers, the Australian Duncan is the kind of addition you'll appreciate more with every passing month as it matures and expands.

QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE

• Common Name: Australian Duncan Coral, Whisker Coral
• Current Size: Multi-polyp frag (2–4 heads); varies by availability
• Care Level: Easy to Moderate — an excellent reef tank entry point
• Temperament: Peaceful; maintain spacing from aggressive neighbors
• Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from target feeding meaty foods (mysis, reef roids) 1–2x weekly
• Reef Safe: Yes
• Water Conditions: Temp 75–80°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.3 | dKH 8–11 | Ca 400–450 ppm | Mg 1250–1350 ppm

WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?

Every Australian Duncan we ship from The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our Miami facility until polyps are fully extending and feeding consistently — so your new coral arrives ready to thrive, not just survive.