xenia under PC lighting?

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  1. brunoboarder244

    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    I have someone near me selling healthy looking xenia frags for $5(he has too much and is looking to get rid of some) i have a 55 with a 2x65 w current sattelite fixture with 10k/460nm combo bulbs and was wondering if placed in the upper 1/2 of the tank if they would be alright with that kind of lighting by what i have been researching it seems like they would be alright but just might not grow as quickly(not necessarily a bad thing) however i would like to hear some personal input so what do you guys think
     
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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    They will be fine with that lighting if placed higher in the tank. Keep in mind, however, that Xenia prefers "dirtier" water than most corals as they are filter-feeders. They have a tendency to melt away if nutrient levels fall too low.
     
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  3. brunoboarder244

    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    will do itll be my first coral so ill give it a try, at that price it cant hurt my wallet too bad but im hoping to be able to handle it
     
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  4. benbabcock

    benbabcock Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I have the ability to grow xenia under my sink! Ya, its great for starters.
     
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  5. brunoboarder244

    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    lol? is that where your sump is located?
     
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  6. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    What i have learned about having xenia is that the less power the light source, the slower it will pulse and grow..Not by a whole ton, but i can notice it..I have had it under PC,T5HO and now MH. It has grown the most under halide and is pulsing and the color is the best.

    Keep the xenia as high up and possible and it will be fine.
     
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    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    i will be upgrading to mh's soon...i snatched a 250 hamilton pendant for $25 on ebay and am just saving up some money for a ballast, ill probably get it from the local reef club around us...they tend to go anywhere from$75-$150 for ballast by me
     
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  8. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    I have xenia growing and pulsing in a hang on the back filter on my nano, which gets no light whatsoever....it will work in any tank and any light IMO.
     
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