Pulsing Xenia vs. Scissors

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  1. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    Really nice casey! are those chromis on steroids or something? sweet looking zenias, and very cool pics! thanks for sharing...
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    The clump that will be left over after cutting will quickly re-grow new polyps.
     
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    This time I didn't use scissors. I did the smash and grab method. Pretty much got rid of 98% of my pulsing xenia. I saved a couple of very small pieces throughout the tank that will be pruned/watched closely. What's the smash and grab technique? Grab the xenia with thumb and pointer firmly. Tear colony from rock it's attached to. It leaves 0 trace of the xenia left to start re-growing. Unfortunately a ton of what was pulled out today is on the way to the landfill........:skull:
     
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    As a heads up, kenya tree eradication doesn't work as easy. Even if you tear the kenya from the rock, it will still re-grow.
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Somewhere in this thread I mentioned losing a frag in my tank.Here it is at night. Bad audio, sorry. Listening to headphones sitting on the desk(BOSE atleast).
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    It's no longer scissors. It's the thumb and fore finger...;) Rip/tear...
     
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    That is how I used to share the stuff. Finally got smart and put the rock it was on it bleach. Just like have dandelion in the yard....kill them all. ;D
     
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  8. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Just rip it off and it will be gone for good? The stalks I rip off could I give them away and they live or once you rip em they are a gonner?
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    It will only be gone if it comes off the rock completely. If you rip it, the clump left behind will begin to sprout new polyps....
    And mine can be ripped from the rock thrown in a grinder and still end up somewhere. So, yes it's super easy to give away. I have hardly any now. I keep it very pruned.
     
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    Time to start weeding. LOL
     
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