Propagation of Xenia

[scubasteve]

Heres one with the lights off, using the flash.

 

[wocka]

how long do u think it will take to grow back

 

[scubasteve]

Normally it wouldn't take long. Once they start to bud maybe another week or two before the "arms" have really developed. After that the stalk will start to grow. It may take longer since i will be moving the entire tank in a week or so. I'm sure everything will be a little stressed from that. Hopefully everything will go pretty smooth. I'll keep this post up-to-date.

 

[wocka]

i just got some new xenia today. my temp is 82. is that too high for xenia

 

[bang guy]

Originally posted by wocka
i just got some new xenia today. my temp is 82. is that too high for xenia
Nope.

 

[wocka]

alrighty, ive had it for a little more than and hour and only 2 polyps opened?

 

[bang guy]

Wait just a little bit longer. Maybe a week.

 

[wocka]

alright. i did alot of work around the house to fund 60$. i hope it doesnt die

 

[bang guy]

$60
What kind of Xenia is it? Was it Heteroxenia???

 

[wocka]

did i get ripped off? i probly got 10-14 stalks with 4-10 polyps on each. attached to a tonga branch with massive coraline.

 

[bang guy]

I sell Red Sea for $1 per stalk.
My Heteroxenia is a totally different story though. A single stalk can have 200 - 300 polyps.

 

[wocka]

dang, so i did get ripped. would u ship? i would like to by some. do u mean 1$ per polyp or 1$ per each foot/base?

 

[bang guy]

Originally posted by wocka
dang, so i did get ripped. would u ship? i would like to by some. do u mean 1$ per polyp or 1$ per each foot/base?
Nope. I don't ship Xenia. Each stalk usually has 5 - 10 Polyps on it. Mine are just attached to reef rubble though, not a nice piece if Figi. That would make a big difference in price.

 

[wocka]

my xenia arent like kips and there not like scubasteves, what else are there? there short stubby and the hands are skinny

 

[scubasteve]

OK, here is the last installment for this thread. This pic was taken on 8-3-04. You can definitely see the "arms" growing out at the top now. It shouldn't be long before it looks like a miniture version of the parent colony.

 

[sammyg]

Hey Scubasteve!
Thanks again for the frags, obviously you know what you're doing there. I keep meaning to take pics, but both frags have lots of new "arms" growing and they are doing very well. Hopefully I'll be able to frag them myself some day.
Thanks again!
Sam

 

[scubasteve]

No problem. Glad they are doing well.

I'll keep my eye out for your post when you get some pics.

 

[sammyg]

Ok, here we go. I'm still learning the ins and outs of aquarium photography.
Frag #1:

 

[sammyg]

And here's #2:

 

[scubasteve]

Awesome man. Glad they're doing so well. They look like they're really doing well. Hope you enjoy them as much as i have.