Question about xenia

Hey guys i picked up a pulsing xenia today. My question is I had a regular Xenia like 8 months ago, but it melted away while my other coral were doing fine, and water param was perfect. Any idea why xenia randomly melts away? Any suggestion on how i can prevent this from melting away?

 

It could be because it didnt have enough flow

 

Could be flow or light. What kind of lighting do you have?
Also if your water is too clean they won't do that well. Or so I've heard. Mine grow like weeds but my n03 and p04 are 0's.
Xenia is one of those 'easy' corals that do great in some systems and will not grow or just melt away in others.

 

my lights are biocube stock florecent lighting

 

You should probably move them up as high on the rocks a you can get them. Make sure it's a spot with a good 'medium' flow. If you are considering more corals you might want to check into some of the BC diy mods or retrofit kits imo.

 

There sensitive to high temps to.......... to warm and they will melt to.

 

what temp is considered high temp for xenias? because i go to 82 at times

 

Iodine is important as well for xenias. Do you do frequent water changes to replenish trace elements or dose at all?