Wanted: Xenia

jbambas · 07/13/2015, 10:41 PM

I'm pretty new to posting here but thought I would ask. I used to have a great colony of red sea pulsing Xenia from Beyond the Reef. It was great while it lasted but let's just say that for as nice as they are, I would never have them move a tank for me again. They plugged the heater core directly into the wall outlet and fried everything. They tried to make good on it but it was never the same after that. Anyway... I am looking to see if anyone would like to sell me a small colony so I could start repopulating it. The tank is well established but I always miss seeing all the little hands. I live in Naperville and would be glad to drive anywhere in the Chicagoland area during the day to pick it up.

As I am far from being an expert I don't know much about pink xenia and blue xenia... I just picture red sea as being white with shorter "fingers". Additional help and advice is also much appreciated as I have learned so much from this forum over the years.

Thanks So Much in Advance,

Jeff B

DopeCantWin · 07/13/2015, 10:51 PM

Since you're just learning, may I suggest not putting Xenia in your tank. It is a weed that most eventually come to hate. I had a 29 that was absolutely covered with it on every wall and glass. It migrates and nothing eats it. I've spent a lot of time trying to kill it, don't make the same mistake.

jbambas · 07/14/2015, 01:55 AM

I actually have been in the hobby for about 7 years now. What I meant about pink and blue xenia is that I don't know if they differ much from red sea xenia other than mildly in shape and color. I originally started with a single stalk and as you said, it indeed grew like a weed. I just miss having it in the tank and I was looking for someone locally versus ordering online and hoping for the best.

Thanks for the response

Jeff B

ct_vol · 07/14/2015, 08:06 AM

I have some pom pom Xenia if you're interested. It's the shorter type, maybe 1.5-2". You may be referring to Xenia elongata which I've seen referred to as Red Sea Xenia. I'd love a clump of that too as I lost mine when I moved from TN.

Here's an article on Xenia if you care to read:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-02/ac/feature/

Let me know if you want the Pom Pom. My office is in Naperville.

jbambas · 07/14/2015, 09:37 AM

Great article and that is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much. Please contact me whenever it's convenient for you and we can talk details. I'm right around Ogden and Naper and would be happy to drive to your office, or whatever it's convenient.

Thanks Again

Jeff B
630-204-8183 cell (call or text)

Evolley1 · 07/14/2015, 11:40 AM

I too have some pom pom xenia that you could have. I live in Lisle. Let me know

Toddrtrex · 07/14/2015, 11:14 PM

My 65 is full of it, going to be taking that tank down in the near future. In the meantime I could give you a rock that is covered.

Can post a picture of it in the AM.

elite01 · 07/14/2015, 11:49 PM

I got my starter chunks from @Toddrtrex and have grown like weeds. I'm out in hoffman estates if you'd like a chunk or two.

On a side not ever get the new tank up Todd?

jbambas · 07/15/2015, 12:11 AM

Toddrtrex,

Thank you so much. I have sent you a PM with my contact info.

Jeff B

Toddrtrex · 07/15/2015, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elite01

I got my starter chunks from @Toddrtrex and have grown like weeds. I'm out in hoffman estates if you'd like a chunk or two.

On a side not ever get the new tank up Todd?

Yep, it is up and running, but will be taking it down in a couple of months. We are going to be moving (( building a new house )) to Lemont, and will be staying with family during most of the build. So, I am just going to have a temp tank running to keep the important stuff with me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbambas

Toddrtrex,

Thank you so much. I have sent you a PM with my contact info.

Jeff B

Replying to it now.

johnike · 07/16/2015, 03:50 AM

Todd moving again?

Good luck with the build and let me know when you get settled, I'll visit when I visit my brother and family in lemont.

Good to see you around, stop in and say hi in the Lounge.

Toddrtrex · 07/16/2015, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnike

Todd moving again?

Good luck with the build and let me know when you get settled, I'll visit when I visit my brother and family in lemont.

Good to see you around, stop in and say hi in the Lounge.

Thanks. It should be fun. At least it is the same builder as we have for the townhouse.
They are suppose to start in October and finish in March. In between that we are having a wedding too. Going to be a crazy fall.

johnike · 07/16/2015, 11:40 AM

Congrats!!

07/13/2015, 10:41 PM	#1
jbambas Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 11	Wanted: Xenia I'm pretty new to posting here but thought I would ask. I used to have a great colony of red sea pulsing Xenia from Beyond the Reef. It was great while it lasted but let's just say that for as nice as they are, I would never have them move a tank for me again. They plugged the heater core directly into the wall outlet and fried everything. They tried to make good on it but it was never the same after that. Anyway... I am looking to see if anyone would like to sell me a small colony so I could start repopulating it. The tank is well established but I always miss seeing all the little hands. I live in Naperville and would be glad to drive anywhere in the Chicagoland area during the day to pick it up. As I am far from being an expert I don't know much about pink xenia and blue xenia... I just picture red sea as being white with shorter "fingers". Additional help and advice is also much appreciated as I have learned so much from this forum over the years. Thanks So Much in Advance, Jeff B

07/14/2015, 08:06 AM	#4
ct_vol Reefing On My Mind Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kempton, IL Posts: 8,083	I have some pom pom Xenia if you're interested. It's the shorter type, maybe 1.5-2". You may be referring to Xenia elongata which I've seen referred to as Red Sea Xenia. I'd love a clump of that too as I lost mine when I moved from TN. Here's an article on Xenia if you care to read: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-02/ac/feature/ Let me know if you want the Pom Pom. My office is in Naperville. __________________ Randy Volunteers, Blackhawks, Titans, Cubs!!!! Current Tank Info: 185g waiting to be built, 120g SPS/Anemone Reef, 120g SCA in the works, 58g mixed reef w/ 6x39w T5, 125g grow out w/ Reef Breeders

07/14/2015, 11:14 PM	#7
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	My 65 is full of it, going to be taking that tank down in the near future. In the meantime I could give you a rock that is covered. Can post a picture of it in the AM. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

07/13/2015, 10:51 PM	#2
DopeCantWin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Buffalo Grove Posts: 2,193	Since you're just learning, may I suggest not putting Xenia in your tank. It is a weed that most eventually come to hate. I had a 29 that was absolutely covered with it on every wall and glass. It migrates and nothing eats it. I've spent a lot of time trying to kill it, don't make the same mistake.

07/14/2015, 01:55 AM	#3
jbambas Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 11	I actually have been in the hobby for about 7 years now. What I meant about pink and blue xenia is that I don't know if they differ much from red sea xenia other than mildly in shape and color. I originally started with a single stalk and as you said, it indeed grew like a weed. I just miss having it in the tank and I was looking for someone locally versus ordering online and hoping for the best. Thanks for the response Jeff B

07/14/2015, 09:37 AM	#5
jbambas Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 11	Great article and that is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much. Please contact me whenever it's convenient for you and we can talk details. I'm right around Ogden and Naper and would be happy to drive to your office, or whatever it's convenient. Thanks Again Jeff B 630-204-8183 cell (call or text)

07/14/2015, 11:40 AM	#6
Evolley1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lisle, IL Posts: 1,509	I too have some pom pom xenia that you could have. I live in Lisle. Let me know

07/14/2015, 11:49 PM	#8
elite01 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hoffman Estates IL Posts: 175	I got my starter chunks from @Toddrtrex and have grown like weeds. I'm out in hoffman estates if you'd like a chunk or two. On a side not ever get the new tank up Todd?

07/15/2015, 12:11 AM	#9
jbambas Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 11	Toddrtrex, Thank you so much. I have sent you a PM with my contact info. Jeff B

07/16/2015, 03:50 AM	#11
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	Todd moving again? Good luck with the build and let me know when you get settled, I'll visit when I visit my brother and family in lemont. Good to see you around, stop in and say hi in the Lounge.

07/16/2015, 11:40 AM	#13
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	Congrats!!