Xenia coral

[Blandaaron]

I have recently placed Xenia coral into my stock 29cube. It appears to not be doing well. Some of the ends have appeared to fallen off. It has a nice flow. Any ideas. It has been five days since its been placed in my tank. Thanks

 

[Mahimahiman]

They like not so prestine water and will melt away in low nutrient tanks.

 

[Blandaaron]

Thanks but my water is far from low nutrient. I have hammer coral which is doing great and has been in the same amount of time. And zoanthids which are doing well. Anything else?

 

[chefbill]

Xenia is one of those corals it grows like a weed for some people and disappears in others. At one time it was a very hard coral to get ahold of and keep

 

[tokemoke]

I was actually warned off of Xenia because it could take over your tank. Hope your's gets better.

 

[mamonako]

http://youtu.be/udswqEOUDbI

 

[sixpackgarage]

yes, it will become a nuisance in no time. I recommend creating an 'island' for it, but even then, it will eventually start shedding stalks and spread.. I'm trying to give mine away right now lol