Another Xenia Question

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by eejjrr, Jan 1, 2005.

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  1. eejjrr

    eejjrr Astrea Snail

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    My xenia doesn't pulsate...Is that OK?  I've seen so many other specimens that do...  It opens up wide during the day but no pulsating.  It seems healthy but just wondering.. :-X

    Also It seems my xenia is spreading.  I saw a little tiny xenia on the underside i=of the same rock the first is on.  Can I move this little guy or will it kill it?  If I can how do I reattach it to another rock.  Or finally, should I just leave it alone, let it be and let it grow in it's own. ::)

    (I'm adding a few drops of "Reef Complete" twice a week to keep Ca++, Mg+ and Strontium levels nice for the Xenia and My new big beautiful Rose... ;D)
     
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  3. Birdlady

    Birdlady Finback Whale

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    Is it a pulsing xenia? Not all are :D

    If so, what is your iodine level...that helps ;)
     
  4. hoodoo

    hoodoo Fire Shrimp

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    and good ph, mine was sooo calm, until I got the PH up/
     
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    eejjrr Astrea Snail

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    pH is 8.2, dont have a iodine test kit. Do you think I sould try to get the pH more alkaline?
     
  6. hoodoo

    hoodoo Fire Shrimp

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    well, 8.2 isn't too bad. Mine was at 7.9 for ages, whatever I did. Nothing seemed to care, just he xenia wasn't pumping
     
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    eejjrr Astrea Snail

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    Well thank you both. You have both been very nice to me, kindly answering my questions on my newbie posts! Karma to both of you!!!
     
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