sick Xenia

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by daisybud, Aug 17, 2006.

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  1. daisybud

    daisybud Plankton

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    I had it about two weeks and looked good. This morning it looks like it is withering away. Just laying over and looks pathetic. Checked all water parimeters and are great. I put a new pump in for more flow and it was really in heavy flow so I moved it where it is getting less. Should I remove it or just do a wait and see? I do have some cyrano and got the pump for more flow..Help please..
     
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  3. Diver_1298

    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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    The only problem I had with Xenia was when my tank was at 85 degrees F and then it was only a certain type, it died off the other species lived. The other time I had an ammonia spike caused by a sump not running and some curing silicone (ammonia byproduct) It is a fairly hardy coral imo and I think you should check your water parameters again.... I can't think of anything else besides lighting, it is mostly photosynthetic and appreciates a good light source and some moderate flow.

    good luck

    Jim