Pulsing Zenia Dying?

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  1. BrittSD

    BrittSD Astrea Snail

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    So, I've had a zenia for a couple months now and its been doing great. Last night I did about a 10% water change and when I woke up this morning, it's all deflated and looks like its dying. I don't know what I can do to save it.
     

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  2. kukulkan

    kukulkan Astrea Snail

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    You will be surprise, xenias don't die, they are as hardy as algae they grow like weeds, my first frag did the same thing all the time then they took over my tank, it grew on the glass,heater, you name it , they pretend to be death. just let it be.
     
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  3. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    yeah, mine does that ALOT! it dies, shrivels up, then whap, back at full gear! no rhyme or reason!
     
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  4. morninwood

    morninwood Bristle Worm

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    xenia are funny.

    but if yours dies i wouldnt try the same type again.

    I had a 55g and a 20g tank. the 55g could only grow pink short xenias while the 20g could only grow purple large xenias. I still have no idea why.
     
    morninwood, Jan 30, 2012
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  5. mcsmike

    mcsmike Astrea Snail

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    Lol Xenia dying... consider yourself lucky!
     
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