??? XENIA placement question ???

Larah · 02/10/2008, 05:39 PM

Just got a small Xenia frag.. thinking I'll put it up top with the most light and flow? I have PC's 10,000 K and 50/50 Actinics...
Koralia #2 & #3... How mcuh movement are we talking about here? SHould I point the Koralia #3 at it?

vito is hooked · 02/10/2008, 07:37 PM

Just got mine yesterday, med flow low light for now. Always start at the bottom and slowly raise them. Ive read to much flow no good. Mine look pretty kool right now.Be carefull where you put it, they spread FAST and read some bad posts about how fast they multiply.

EllieSuz · 02/10/2008, 07:43 PM

If a Xenia is too high, it will close and be very displeased. Place it lower and give it a clear path to higher spots if you can. It's interesting to watch them "climb" to a spot they like. Heavy flow will subdue the pulsing effect.

MYDRAAL · 02/10/2008, 07:43 PM

They do start growing like weeds, so place them where you won't mind a lot of growth. They can also move up on rocks on there own so if you place them low expect them to climb up.

MYDRAAL · 02/10/2008, 07:44 PM

As I was saying

vito is hooked · 02/10/2008, 07:51 PM

I did not know they move on there own, This should be good. Thanks

slapshot16 · 02/10/2008, 07:57 PM

If you want it to split, put it next to some other rocks in the middle of the tank with medium flow. The flow and the rocks will make it attach to the rocks and split, then you move the split frags around. I've had mine low and high and they have been doing well. More flow the better, but not a driect blast.

Deb91 · 02/10/2008, 07:57 PM

This link might give yo an idea Larah
http://www.reefcorner.com/SpecimenSh...ting_xenia.htm

Larah · 02/10/2008, 07:57 PM

Huh.... Well I put mine up a the top,
which where I actually want it...
It's fully open and flowing around...
Here's a phtot.. I hope I did the right thing..

Larah · 02/10/2008, 08:00 PM

Good Info Deb!
It sounds like I did the right thing with placement...

MYDRAAL · 02/10/2008, 08:00 PM

Mine are right at the top under P/C's. Let them climb up on there own if you have the space to do so. None of my powerheads are dirrected right on them, however stalks are right in front of my maxi jet powerhead and they seem to do fine being almost blown off the rocks

ahullsb · 02/10/2008, 08:01 PM

Xenia is a cool coral, but it can get completely out of control, so be careful where you place it. I am still trying to remove it from my tank. Mine seemed to grow like crazy the more light I gave them. Just don't let it get out of control. Here is what happens when you get lazy....this was about 6 months ago before I switched to more of a SPS tank.

I never bought xenia, but apparently a little piece of it was attached to one of my rocks. And here is what it did...

And even after removing most of it, it still comes back...

Larah · 02/10/2008, 08:14 PM

WOW! That is impressive! I will be vigilant!
As vigilant as one can be...
How old is your tank?
You have a ton of Coralline....

02/10/2008, 05:39 PM	#1
Larah Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Posts: 1,932	??? XENIA placement question ??? Just got a small Xenia frag.. thinking I'll put it up top with the most light and flow? I have PC's 10,000 K and 50/50 Actinics... Koralia #2 & #3... How mcuh movement are we talking about here? SHould I point the Koralia #3 at it?

02/10/2008, 07:51 PM	#6
vito is hooked Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Port Charlotte FL Posts: 845	I did not know they move on there own, This should be good. Thanks __________________ IT'S THE SAME THING-ONLY DIFFERENT Current Tank Info: 300gal with 180gal Ref/Sump M/H lighting 2-175 watt 10.000 K 3 150watt 15.000 K 8 blue actinics 4 Purple OCTOPUS Extreme-X200 Skimmer Max Flow 4200gph Return

02/10/2008, 07:57 PM	#8
Deb91 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scituate,Ma. Posts: 577	This link might give yo an idea Larah http://www.reefcorner.com/SpecimenSh...ting_xenia.htm __________________ Deb Current Tank Info: None running now.

02/10/2008, 08:01 PM	#12
ahullsb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: sacramento, ca Posts: 2,729	Xenia is a cool coral, but it can get completely out of control, so be careful where you place it. I am still trying to remove it from my tank. Mine seemed to grow like crazy the more light I gave them. Just don't let it get out of control. Here is what happens when you get lazy....this was about 6 months ago before I switched to more of a SPS tank. I never bought xenia, but apparently a little piece of it was attached to one of my rocks. And here is what it did... And even after removing most of it, it still comes back... __________________ Andy Sacramento, CA Current Tank Info: 55 gallon reef w/20 gallon sump/ER135/ 75 pounds of live rock, 4 in sandbed, 2 b&w ocellaris clowns, yellow watchman/pistol, rosy scaled wrasse, Mystery wrasse, Copperbanded Butterfly, Lighting 48" outer orbit 2 150 mh/ 4 t5 actinics

02/10/2008, 07:37 PM	#2
vito is hooked Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Port Charlotte FL Posts: 845	Just got mine yesterday, med flow low light for now. Always start at the bottom and slowly raise them. Ive read to much flow no good. Mine look pretty kool right now.Be carefull where you put it, they spread FAST and read some bad posts about how fast they multiply. __________________ IT'S THE SAME THING-ONLY DIFFERENT Current Tank Info: 300gal with 180gal Ref/Sump M/H lighting 2-175 watt 10.000 K 3 150watt 15.000 K 8 blue actinics 4 Purple OCTOPUS Extreme-X200 Skimmer Max Flow 4200gph Return

02/10/2008, 07:43 PM	#3
EllieSuz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,858	Xenia If a Xenia is too high, it will close and be very displeased. Place it lower and give it a clear path to higher spots if you can. It's interesting to watch them "climb" to a spot they like. Heavy flow will subdue the pulsing effect.

02/10/2008, 07:43 PM	#4
MYDRAAL Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FWB Posts: 396	They do start growing like weeds, so place them where you won't mind a lot of growth. They can also move up on rocks on there own so if you place them low expect them to climb up.

02/10/2008, 07:44 PM	#5
MYDRAAL Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FWB Posts: 396	As I was saying

02/10/2008, 07:57 PM	#7
slapshot16 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 341	If you want it to split, put it next to some other rocks in the middle of the tank with medium flow. The flow and the rocks will make it attach to the rocks and split, then you move the split frags around. I've had mine low and high and they have been doing well. More flow the better, but not a driect blast.

02/10/2008, 08:00 PM	#10
Larah Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Posts: 1,932	Good Info Deb! It sounds like I did the right thing with placement...

02/10/2008, 08:14 PM	#13
Larah Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Posts: 1,932	WOW! That is impressive! I will be vigilant! As vigilant as one can be... How old is your tank? You have a ton of Coralline....