Zenia Melting!!!

[Todd]

I have xenia under 2 x400 mh, as it seems to thrive. I had one section once that started to 'melt', but I figued that it was chemical warfare from the zoos that were right beside it. I cut the bad section off (smelly!) and threw it out. I didnt have any more problems.

[Oceanic]

My Xenia has died off in my tank as it became more and more nutrient poor due to the Ultralith/Zeovit system. I have a feeling Xenia requires somewhat "dirty water" ie. Nitrates, phosphate, and other normaly found nutrients.

Just a thought........

[reefy]

Originally Posted by Oceanic

My Xenia has died off in my tank as it became more and more nutrient poor due to the Ultralith/Zeovit system. I have a feeling Xenia requires somewhat "dirty water" ie. Nitrates, phosphate, and other normaly found nutrients.

Just a thought........

yeah Dirty water!!! I think my friend doesnt use tapwater-filter system as I do..

[reefy]

Thanks todd, a friend of mine he have a 250w and a 400w metal hilide in his tank and hes zenia is growing unstopable; therefore I think something is wrong with my water

[Carmen]

I have the book "Aquarium Corals" by Borneman and it suggests that Xenia is sensitive to Lugols iodine. Are you using this or regular iodine?

[reefy]

Originally Posted by Carmen

I have the book "Aquarium Corals" by Borneman and it suggests that Xenia is sensitive to Lugols iodine. Are you using this or regular iodine?

what da.. no iodine? I thought all the soft corals need iodine!!!!thanks Carmen

[fishytime]

Your calcium might be a tich high.

[d33ps3a]

The reason why xenias have that stench is because they absorb wastes in the tank. If your tank is too clean they wont like that.