whats they advantage of xenia filtration

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  1. fragginawsome

    fragginawsome Skunk Shrimp

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    i hear that they help? i have a 2t x 3w pulsing xenia in a 20gal how would that benefit filtration
     
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  2. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    it would kill all the nasty SPS that sneaks in there?
     
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  3. whippy

    whippy Sailfin Tang

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    Xenia filtration? I've never heard of such a thing. I had ONE run with xenia now I just say kill it with fire.
     
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  4. ZC42

    ZC42 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Don't they suck up nitrates?
     
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  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    I have heard of using Xenia and Sinularia as a type of nitrate exporter, I actually think it's an interesting idea. Problems might ensue when you reach the ULNS system set up though, probably more complicated by use of other means of mechanical/chemical filtration.

    Might be better to consider an ATS (algae turf scrubber).
     
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