Pulsating Xenia

[stb06]

I got a small frag of Pulsating Xenia from a friend. I placed it in my tank and it seems to be "laying" down. Is this normal behavior? Can I expect it to perk up?

 

[dustin_P74]

i think itll be fine, but if you do happen to kill this xenia can you please tell us your secret?

 

[defcon235]

Xenia like current, make sure you put them in a spot that has a lot of flow and they will perk up.

 

[dustin_P74]

wait did i get xenia's and kenya's confused

 

[reeffreak]

Xenias generally look pretty pitiful when first introduce.Low-moderate flow and moderate to high lighting,in about a week,it should adjust and hopefully pulsate.

 

[yote]

wait did i get xenia's and kenya's confused

Pretty much.:mrgreen:
Xenia generally love a new system.Their one of those corals that seem to do great when theres some phosphates and nitrates present.

 

[dustin_P74]

Pretty much.:mrgreen:

son of a whore

 

[stb06]

Well I moved them to a rock where they can get more current. I'm pretty sure the xenia is doing better, it is opening and looks good. It actually looks ALIVE. Thanks for all the help!

 

[yote]

Wheres the pics?

 

[stb06]

Ill see what I can do. I've never posted pictures on the net before. Im sure its not too hard. Do I just click add attachments down below the message box?

 

[yote]

Its easier to set an account at photobucket.com.Just upload the pics there,click the img code to copy it,then paste in you post here.

 

[stb06]

How do xenias feed? I read that they are filter feeders. Does that mean that I do not have to worry about food for the xenia?

 

[dustin_P74]

you dont have to feed them, but like all corals, it doesnt hurt them if you give them a little extra every now and then

 

[yote]

Xenia will absorb nutrients from the water.No need to feed them.

 

[Bifferwine]

They don't need feeding.