Xenia looks dead what should I do?

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I got a second Xenia for free because the pet store had a warranty, and I’ve been dosing all for reef.

Soft corals don't need this

 

[Goby Bryant]

Ok

 

[Brit’s Fish]

If anyone ever wants some literally invincible, unkillable Xenia… please feel free to reach out! I’m MORE than happy to share.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Don’t have that either. I like Jekyl‘s idea. Does GSP like high flow?

You can't get superglue??

 

[Davisc1293]

When one coral melts it releases all the Nitrates and Phosphates it used to grow, your parameters/stability swings and other corals can suffer and if they melt it can further increase nutrients and mess with your chemistry. I would personally not pull out the coral and instead really focus on trying to bring my nutrients down to ultra low range and start feeding to keep the parameters where you want them.

Thank you! I have been battling keeping my phosphate down and am now running a bunch of gfo just to maintain .05-.07. Just find it very weird the xenia and zoas are the first to show signs of stress while some cheap recovering SPS frags are still healing beautifully. Thank you for the advise though!!! I will keep focusing on keeping my phosphate down.

 

[vetteguy53081]

They require moderate light and moderate to medium water flow with some iron, nitrates and potassium in the water and located mid tank

 

[Goby Bryant]

UPDATE: Xenia is dead and has dissolved.

 

[Tiki_Reef]

how do I get it on the back wall without coral glue?

Growing on the back wall of my 10 gallon this is about a months or so growth just glued it up there.

 

[mdb_talon]

UPDATE: Xenia is dead and has dissolved.

Sorry to hear that. I know some people just seem to struggle with it. I have heard iodine deficiency can cause it(and to clarify i have ZERO idea if there is any truth to it just commonly heard it repeated).

 

[Goby Bryant]

That’s a nice tank.

 

[Tiki_Reef]

That’s a nice tank.

Thanks! The twin spot wrasse is on vacation from my 120 it was getting picked on.

 

[Tamberav]

Nice looking tank. I love the little green banded goby too

 

[Goby Bryant]

Thanks! His name is Goby Bryant

 

[Unitylover]

Growing on the back wall of my 10 gallon this is about a months or so growth just glued it up there.

Any tips on getting green star poylp carpets?

 

[Tiki_Reef]

Any tips on getting green star poylp carpets?

Carpets? I assume you mean getting it to grow, just stable water parameters and light, that stuff grows like weeds. That is literally a months worth of growth.