xenia

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by J.A.C, Oct 2, 2008.

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  1. J.A.C

    J.A.C Astrea Snail

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    i just got a large frag or p.xenias and as soon as the went in my tank they stayed closed, how long is the acclimation time
     
    J.A.C, Oct 2, 2008
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  2. eggerstout

    eggerstout Skunk Shrimp

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    a couple of days for them to adjust, what kind of tank do you have
     
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  3. J.A.C

    J.A.C Astrea Snail

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    i have a 90 gal. i put them in an area with good flow and good strong light ill post pics up tonight
     
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  4. wareagle35031

    wareagle35031 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    dont worry, it could take a few days before the open up
     
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  5. target001

    target001 Skunk Shrimp

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    my xenia is a pain in the ass like that when i put it in the tank it took 2 weeks to get happy n open up and it wont open for a week after i do a water change
     
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  6. J.A.C

    J.A.C Astrea Snail

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    how long will it take for me to see a diff. in numbers i heard they spread like wild fire
     
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  7. JupiterSailfish

    JupiterSailfish Peppermint Shrimp

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    I'd say like a week and you will start to see the small heads sprout up from the stalk.
     
    JupiterSailfish, Oct 2, 2008
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  8. J.A.C

    J.A.C Astrea Snail

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    they are strating to open more and more every hr. nice tank btw jupiter how did u get so much coraline, and i really like ur aquascape
     
    J.A.C, Oct 2, 2008
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