Xenia, why is so hard for some to keep????

[Deanos]

:irked: So why is all my sps thrieving and not the xenia?

Because Xenia have different care requirements than many SPS.

 

[aznt1217]

Mark try repositioning the coral. Don't have direct flow hitting it. Put it lower in the tank.

 

[Josh]

A picture of the tank would do wonders for this thread.

 

[ghostshadow]

about a year ago i almost got out of the hobby.. i went about 1 full year without a water change!! just topped off the water. it was that bad.

xenia all survived in all areas of the tank. it even spread. the sps that did survive grew! they just weren't colored up.

i'm not sure what the issue is in your tank mark but def test all params to possibly get an idea. at the very least you'll have peace of mind when you know for certain your params are in the ballpark.

maybe xenia not thriving is a blessing in disguise. it's a weed that gets annoying after a while (IMO). i'd still wanna find out why though.

dan

 

[DrCooper]

Ghostshadow, one year without any water change? I freak out if I go one week! Happy your still in the hobby. I am still a newbie but enjoy it more then I ever imagined!

Like Josh said, Pictures be great.
Let see some!

 

[aaron23]

Dont ask me for my parameters cause I dont test them.

im sorry for being so blunt but you answered your own question. if you tested your parameters your answer would lie there

 

[marki24]

:irked: nobody looks at my tank thread :smash:

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/tank-threads/42315-markis-sump-less-40-br-upgrade.html

 

[marki24]

im sorry for being so blunt but you answered your own question. if you tested your parameters your answer would lie there

even when I just started the hobby and was testing my parameters every week and everything was in check they never survived.

 

[ghostshadow]

yes i was a bad reefer for a while. almost took the tank down. then i got the bug again and am fully committed now.

marki- keep us updated. if i still had xenia, i'd gladly donate some. i have a few leftover nubs that i'm sure will be growing in full force in time. i hate this stuff but i guess i'd be more upset if it didn't survive in my tank.

-dan

 

[aaron23]

i hope you werent using API test kits :lol:... What kind of response are you looking for? I'm assuming something quick, but nothing in this hobby is quick.. test your water, something will show up and theres a reason for everything

 

[marki24]

Thanks for the offer Dan.

 

[marki24]

Thanks everyone I got my questioned answer in the first page of this thread. Peeps attack you here

:irked:

 

[noelskii]

so..which one was the answer?

 

[ghostshadow]

whats crazy is the other softies look like they are very happy!

 

[aznt1217]

Mark, seriously your tank is one of the best on this forum. I think that's safe to say. Just reposition the Xenia, I bet you it will grow.

 

[marki24]

Mark, seriously your tank is one of the best on this forum. I think that's safe to say. Just reposition the Xenia, I bet you it will grow.

The problem the xenia is RIP so I cannot position anything. Thanks for the kind words but trust me its not you havent seen other members tanks.

 

[DrCooper]

Hey Mark, if my xenia grows back up your more then welcome to have a few pieces!

 

[sil3ncio]

maybe he should try talking to it......

 

[MO~IDOL]

Marki stop by next time when u going to mama I got tons...lol

 

[reefman]

i have found pom pom xenias need acceptable stable ca/alk levels for long term success. most will thrive in under par water for a week or 2.
also, flow intensity n pattern will affect its pulsing.