nitrate corals?

[sinister52]

i have heard that xenia takes nitrates outta the tank is that true if so u could replace cheato with it? also are there any other corals that would do that?

 

[travis89]

Xenia is the only one I have ever heard of doing it, not sure if I replace cheato with it though.

 

[reefkprz]

Mushrooms absorb more nitrates than xenia, xenia is about as close to totally photodependant as corals get they barely absorb anything. I dont know why its kicking around that xenia absorbs so much nitrate but this is like the third time I've heard it and its really pretty much a myth.

 

[travis89]

Thanks for the info reefkprz.

 

[bang guy]

Xenia is excellent in my experience. The downside is that it needs 5 times more light than algae to accomplish the same amount. I'd only consider it if you're space limited.
The plus side is that it removes more Phosphate than Chaeto.

 

[1journeyman]

While Xenia grows quick, Chaeto grows quicker in my exp.

 

[essop3]

If your only goal in nutrient export stick with chaeto. I grow that in the fuge then Xenia in the display.

 

[viper_930]

Every coral absorbs nitrates from the water. Xenia just does it a lot faster than others.

 

[travis89]

Originally Posted by ViPeR_930
Every coral absorbs nitrates from the water. Xenia just does it a lot faster than others.
Thought I read that somewhere, just wasn't sure enough to post it.