Umi-Blue Xenia removal / relocation

Kataro · 12/23/2009, 01:38 PM

about a month ago I bought a Tube Worm from Pet Inc... attach to it was some weird looking Xenia.. Didnt pay much attention and just put the tube worm in the tank. The next day I saw one of my Pom Pom crab walking around with the Xenia in his hand, it was a really nice purplish color in the daylight and bluish under actinic.

My pom pom got tired of it and planted it in a VERY high flow area in my tank and it attached.. not growing much though, but anyways after researching, I stumbled on a xenia of the same color and look on Garrett's Acropolis. It's called Umi-Blue Xenia..

Anyways. It's stalk is attach to a really large rock (Cant remove rock from the tank). Any idea how I can take it off so I can put it in an area with less intense flow for it to grow? Basically it's right next to a couple of my SPS with a MP10 pointing straight at it

Pic of crab with a bouquet for Blue Xenia

Reeefer · 12/23/2009, 02:10 PM

Razor blade perhaps?

Kataro · 12/23/2009, 02:32 PM

would I try to cut a layer of the rock underneath it?

B-Willz · 12/23/2009, 02:40 PM

I use bone cutters to cut the rock, a razor will leave some behind and grow another set. Xenia can get out of control so I cut the rock its self to make sure I have it growing where I want it.

bluelair · 12/23/2009, 03:58 PM

I just use an old pocketknife I don't care about, try to cut off the layer of rock it's attached to, you'll wind up with a few grains and pebbles. Then either glue or rubberband, it'll attach rather soon. Don't cut the xenia. I have some of this too (from pets Inc.) and it's real purty. It's purple pink and blue with a sparkly irridescence.

Kataro · 12/23/2009, 05:00 PM

has yours grown at all? Mine seem to move like 1/4" from its original position and stayed there... no growth at all.

12/23/2009, 01:38 PM	#1
Kataro Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 2,258	Umi-Blue Xenia removal / relocation about a month ago I bought a Tube Worm from Pet Inc... attach to it was some weird looking Xenia.. Didnt pay much attention and just put the tube worm in the tank. The next day I saw one of my Pom Pom crab walking around with the Xenia in his hand, it was a really nice purplish color in the daylight and bluish under actinic. My pom pom got tired of it and planted it in a VERY high flow area in my tank and it attached.. not growing much though, but anyways after researching, I stumbled on a xenia of the same color and look on Garrett's Acropolis. It's called Umi-Blue Xenia.. Anyways. It's stalk is attach to a really large rock (Cant remove rock from the tank). Any idea how I can take it off so I can put it in an area with less intense flow for it to grow? Basically it's right next to a couple of my SPS with a MP10 pointing straight at it Pic of crab with a bouquet for Blue Xenia

12/23/2009, 02:10 PM	#2
Reeefer Zookeeper Join Date: May 2001 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,120	Razor blade perhaps? __________________ RedSeaE260wSump-Vectra M1-2 Hydra26HD-2 MP40wQD-Vtech Battery Backup-Bubble Magus Curve 5 Skimmer-Bubble Magus Mini 80 Reactor-Tunze 3155 ATO Bio Cube 29-Prime HD-MP10wQD-Tunze 9001 Skimmer-InTank Me Current Tank Info: Not Enough

12/23/2009, 03:58 PM	#5
bluelair Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 239	I just use an old pocketknife I don't care about, try to cut off the layer of rock it's attached to, you'll wind up with a few grains and pebbles. Then either glue or rubberband, it'll attach rather soon. Don't cut the xenia. I have some of this too (from pets Inc.) and it's real purty. It's purple pink and blue with a sparkly irridescence. __________________ - Chris 55 gallon reef Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon, Reef Octopus skimmer, Fluval 305, 2x150w Halide, 4x39w Actinic

12/23/2009, 02:32 PM	#3
Kataro Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 2,258	would I try to cut a layer of the rock underneath it?

12/23/2009, 02:40 PM	#4
B-Willz Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Aurora Co Posts: 420	I use bone cutters to cut the rock, a razor will leave some behind and grow another set. Xenia can get out of control so I cut the rock its self to make sure I have it growing where I want it.

12/23/2009, 05:00 PM	#6
Kataro Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 2,258	has yours grown at all? Mine seem to move like 1/4" from its original position and stayed there... no growth at all.