Any Cespitularia?

[ReefFreak3652]

I just thought i would give it a shot to see if there was any locally before i pay $100 for a small frag on the internet of the infamous blue Xenia (Cespitularia.) I heard it doesnt ship well.
But i must have some!!!

 

[xroads]

I havent ever seen any. I found all kinds of places that were selling it for $25 - $40. If you get some it would be a good item for the swap next year.

 

[ReefFreak3652]

$25-$40!!!! where did you find it that cheap?

 

[xroads]

Just type in blue zenia on google, I found several places.

 

[Atticus]

$100 bucks??? I used to be able to get it for less than $15. I love this hobby...

 

[Atticus]

Here it is for $40.
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/pro...utm_source=ink&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=216711

 

[Atticus]

$30
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/hsh/455065333.html

 

[brtfreud]

I have alot of frags in iowa city.

Bret

 

[Atticus]

$25 on ebay...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Blue-Xenia...308QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageNameZcobrandyahooSRP

Last one I swear... I just had to look. I passed on this stuff so many times I just can't believe it is the new "IT" coral... Wish I could predict what will be next...

 

[Atticus]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11041391#post11041391 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by brtfreud
I have alot of frags in iowa city.

Bret

Of the blue or pom pom? Got pictures?

 

[ReefFreak3652]

excellent, thanks for the links. I am determined to get some of this stuff.

 

[Atticus]

I just ran across this coral. It might make a sweet frag trading coral.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=2548

 

[rc1214b]

just make sure you get the good stuff, it should be high priced if it glitters.

 

[ReefFreak3652]

Yes, there are 17 different genius of Cespitularia. And 3 different Efflatounaria (which look like Cesp. but dont glitter)
I am looking for the S. African Cesp.

 

[rc1214b]

sent pm

 

[rc1214b]

your box is full

 

[phljess]

True Blue Xenia (cespitularia) is difficult to find and usually goes for at least $50.00 for a 1/2 inch. There are many online vendors that sell blue anthelia as "blue xenia". cespitularia is difficult to find because it does not ship well and does not reproduce very rapidly. I have had my small colony for over two years now and it only splits about twice a year on its own. All other frags I have acquired were by fragmentation.

 

[ReefFreak3652]

box is emptied...man that thing fills up quick!

 

[brtfreud]

I am at work, but can post a pic later. It is the blue glittering kind- not pom pom or waving hand.

This is the mother frag. It was in my buddies tank and looks different under my lighting. Still nice though.

 

[xroads]

Talked to the guy at coral dynamics. He said he will have some in a couple weeks. He said his the bottom of it is blue so it gives an on again off again look. His is $15 a frag.