to xenia or not to xenia?

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by cosmo, Nov 21, 2011.

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  1. NanoMano

    NanoMano Gigas Clam

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    yeah it reproduces from single cells, like aiptasia, but it wont sting and its nice to look at hahaha
     
    NanoMano, Nov 21, 2011
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  2. dimpthepimp

    dimpthepimp Bristle Worm

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    Yeah just picked up a frag from the lfs for 15 bucks for this l[​IMG][/IMG]ittle guys.
     
    dimpthepimp, Nov 21, 2011
    dimpthepimp, Nov 21, 2011
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  3. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    Think I'm gonna pick one up! Saw a similar frag today for about the same!
     
    cosmo, Nov 21, 2011
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  4. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    As long as you know what you're getting into and are okay with it - do it! I love xenia. Spreads like wildfire and I think it's beautiful.
     
    kcbrad, Nov 21, 2011
    kcbrad, Nov 21, 2011
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  5. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    I love my xenia, and it grows like wild fire. my problem is, I will frag it, and glue it to a frag plug, and for some reason, some stick overnight and some don't. I have lost a few in the back of the tank, in places I cant reach. and I know that it is living back there somewhere. I know one day it will rear it's head in the back of the tank! So even when I'm not lazy, the stuff is taking over! hahaha
     
    dowtish, Nov 21, 2011
    dowtish, Nov 21, 2011
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  6. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    Ok I xenia'd! Poor frag is rubberbanded down in the tank fighting to get out! May the adventure begin!
     
    cosmo, Nov 22, 2011
    cosmo, Nov 22, 2011
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  7. brunoboarder244

    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    id go for it i really like how it looks and its great for beginners as long as you prune it...maybe try putting some stinging corals next to it to keep it in check lol?
     
    brunoboarder244, Nov 22, 2011
    brunoboarder244, Nov 22, 2011
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  8. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    Bruno, I like it! Kinda like a reef bouncer or door guy!
     
    cosmo, Nov 23, 2011
    cosmo, Nov 23, 2011
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  9. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    Here it is! Put him on a pedestal so maybe I can keep him from spreading too far! We'll see!
     

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  10. dee99gt

    dee99gt Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Looks good! Mine actually decided to attach to a rock and detach from the frag... I thought it was kinda weird.
     
    dee99gt, Nov 28, 2011
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