I haven't changed the water in my 40g reef for about two months and all my coral is doing fantastic. Xenia pulses like crazy. Maybe I'm lucky, but you shouldn't have to worry too much.
@KrazedKazoo Personally i think that the very least the hobbyist can get away with is a single 20% change once a month.
My levels start heading south around day 14 with no partial water change. Also around this time my calcium is under 400, and iodide needs supplementing. By day 21 nitrate levels will be 4-6. All of this is with no dosing. If vodka dosing there are no detectable nitrates but my calcium goes faster (probably the heavy skimming) I can dose Kents 2 part and keep calc stable.
That silver tip variety is the most interesting in my opinion, the polyps kinda twist as they pulse. Beautiful and very interesting coral to keep. Thanks for sharing rated 5 stars.
Do xenias require high lighting, because mine didn't survive and my lighting isn't the best, also I heard they do better in waters that aren't too clean.
The thing about the water being "too clean" is a myth. Most of the time xenia don't thrive because the alkalinity is too high or too low. I have had two different types in my reef tank for quite some time. I keep the alkalinity at natural sea water level of 7.5 dKH.
@alanmaxx ok so prettyy much if you do water change once a week you dont have to worry a;bout the PH and stuff like the you no the MG, CA, PH,and all that other jazz
Very nice aquarium subjects but you cannot rely on them to ever recover should they be adversely effected by any tank condition. Certainly not a beginner coral. On the flip side they seem to
easiest begginner coral there is with exception of the blue and also very inexpensive and spreads quickly . Sorry but I have seen some very damaged just split off regenerate within a week of rescue or shipping damage
I had one that was doing very well once. it even started splitting. but then it suddenly one of the polyps got stung by a caulestrea. Within four hours the animal started to disintegrate.
It did not survive the night. That was Just ONE polyp on Xenia Elongata getting stung. they seem to be highly vulnerable to brown jelly infections like Euphyllia, i am pretty sure thats what i saw after the sting.
also if you ever have a salinity flux then you can kiss your xenia goodbye.
is it possible it was a blue? If so then your correct very hard to recover and yes they can and will die off overnight as your describing, try Heteroxenia which is slightly different they form distinctive small secondary polyps between larger polyps , normal water peram with very close attention to ph at 8.2 or above sal 023-026 and you can crush them and they will grow back and split even,,good luck
largely the animals main pigment was Pink. When stressed it would exhibit a pasty white color over the pink coloration, however the polyp head might have also had some very slight blue in the marginal tentacles that stem from the primary ones giving that feather look. I think Heteroxenia IS pompom.
people always say xenia is a beginner coral. In certain tanks, its easier then a pet rock to keep, but in other tanks, its just damn impossible. You were right when you said its hit or miss. Ive had many a xenia frag in my day, and ive had many melt, but the huge 10 by 10 inch rock covered in it that i have now was only two little pom poms when i bought it. its a crazy coral. smells bad too.
@badvegan what size is your tank?
Glissonshoods 1 year ago
What's the song on this video? Those drums sound amazing!!!! And sure those are some gorgeous xenias!
poxcr 1 year ago
Beautiful, healthy specimens. I enjoyed seeing them! Thanks for sharing.
YayHeaven 1 year ago
Song?
DougJ 1 year ago
I haven't changed the water in my 40g reef for about two months and all my coral is doing fantastic. Xenia pulses like crazy. Maybe I'm lucky, but you shouldn't have to worry too much.
KrazedKazoo 1 year ago
@KrazedKazoo Personally i think that the very least the hobbyist can get away with is a single 20% change once a month.
My levels start heading south around day 14 with no partial water change. Also around this time my calcium is under 400, and iodide needs supplementing. By day 21 nitrate levels will be 4-6. All of this is with no dosing. If vodka dosing there are no detectable nitrates but my calcium goes faster (probably the heavy skimming) I can dose Kents 2 part and keep calc stable.
badvegan 1 year ago
Love the music!!
TNconcept 1 year ago
This stuff grows crazy in my tank. You should see it.
ZZMann33 2 years ago
sweet cake tune
walrus22 2 years ago
That silver tip variety is the most interesting in my opinion, the polyps kinda twist as they pulse. Beautiful and very interesting coral to keep. Thanks for sharing rated 5 stars.
CoralBananas 2 years ago
I just bought a xenia frag and while my other frags were doing good, my xenia never pulsated.
alanmaxx 2 years ago
Some xenia will not pulse when fragged off. It's a mystery. You just have to buy another frag and hope for the best...
reefstudy 2 years ago
Do xenias require high lighting, because mine didn't survive and my lighting isn't the best, also I heard they do better in waters that aren't too clean.
alanmaxx 2 years ago
The thing about the water being "too clean" is a myth. Most of the time xenia don't thrive because the alkalinity is too high or too low. I have had two different types in my reef tank for quite some time. I keep the alkalinity at natural sea water level of 7.5 dKH.
reefstudy 2 years ago
@alanmaxx ok so prettyy much if you do water change once a week you dont have to worry a;bout the PH and stuff like the you no the MG, CA, PH,and all that other jazz
LimeGreen871 2 years ago
who ever owns these xenia, they need stronger lights cause they aren't pulsating fast enough.
ShroomsTeef10 2 years ago
These creatures are VERY hit or miss.
Very nice aquarium subjects but you cannot rely on them to ever recover should they be adversely effected by any tank condition. Certainly not a beginner coral. On the flip side they seem to
Grow insanely quickly once well established.
Cnidarious 3 years ago
easiest begginner coral there is with exception of the blue and also very inexpensive and spreads quickly . Sorry but I have seen some very damaged just split off regenerate within a week of rescue or shipping damage
kbryon 3 years ago
I had one that was doing very well once. it even started splitting. but then it suddenly one of the polyps got stung by a caulestrea. Within four hours the animal started to disintegrate.
It did not survive the night. That was Just ONE polyp on Xenia Elongata getting stung. they seem to be highly vulnerable to brown jelly infections like Euphyllia, i am pretty sure thats what i saw after the sting.
also if you ever have a salinity flux then you can kiss your xenia goodbye.
Cnidarious 3 years ago
It could be that i was having bad luck simply because of the species. Elongata,
Maybe i should attempt pompom xenia.
Cnidarious 3 years ago
is it possible it was a blue? If so then your correct very hard to recover and yes they can and will die off overnight as your describing, try Heteroxenia which is slightly different they form distinctive small secondary polyps between larger polyps , normal water peram with very close attention to ph at 8.2 or above sal 023-026 and you can crush them and they will grow back and split even,,good luck
kbryon 3 years ago
I think it did indeed have a bluish tint. but
largely the animals main pigment was Pink. When stressed it would exhibit a pasty white color over the pink coloration, however the polyp head might have also had some very slight blue in the marginal tentacles that stem from the primary ones giving that feather look. I think Heteroxenia IS pompom.
I will try and order it or something.
Cnidarious 3 years ago
people always say xenia is a beginner coral. In certain tanks, its easier then a pet rock to keep, but in other tanks, its just damn impossible. You were right when you said its hit or miss. Ive had many a xenia frag in my day, and ive had many melt, but the huge 10 by 10 inch rock covered in it that i have now was only two little pom poms when i bought it. its a crazy coral. smells bad too.
FFScantgetadamnname 2 years ago
They are very lovely. However, it's hard to see the color.
alexhui 3 years ago