Pulsating Xenia

[kpk]

Is this a good idea for a reef or bad, I have read alot of different opinions on this subject, and I was thinking of getting some.
Thanks,
Kyle

 

[the claw]

Its cool looking, its fun, and it boosts the ego when it comes to propagation. B U T .......it sprouts legs and reproduces like nothing on the planet. I have to mow mine down continuosly.

 

[jacksonpt]

I like mine. It's relatively easy to keep, fun to watch, and does spread relatively quickly. Once you get good at it, it's nice to be able to trade a few frags every month or so to get new stuff for your tank. Almost like growing your own money for the reef tank fund.

 

[quack]

Originally posted by jacksonpt
I like mine. It's relatively easy to keep, fun to watch, and does spread relatively quickly. Once you get good at it, it's nice to be able to trade a few frags every month or so to get new stuff for your tank. Almost like growing your own money for the reef tank fund.
True dude!! My xenia and grape macro trading totally supports my tank now. Recently traded some of both for a new MH bulb!!!!

 

[reefnut]

I like mine... you just have to maintain them so they do not spread in areas you don't want them.

 

[kpk]

Waterfaller the ones i was looking at were the ones on the left, and thanks for the info., and pic.
ReefNut that is crazy how that stuff is growing, thanks for the pic.
That is an easy way to make some money toward the tank fund huh,
Thanks,
Kyle

 

[harlequin]

I will be different, my water conditions and lighting are fine but I cant get any of mine to propgate at all. On the other hand my zoos propgate like crazy.

 

[kpk]

Harlequin, I read on another site that you half to have at least 5% of the central disc on a leg and it will grow back.
That sucks though, just wastin a leg:nervous:
Kyle

 

[kpk]

Dude I posted on the wrong thread, I thougth this was the starfish propagation thread.
Kyle:notsure:

 

[kpk]

oh hah never noticed that
thanks waterfaller
Kyle

 

[magic]

you know, I don't know why people don't like this stuff, its cool to look at and can be sold back to pet stores to help fund the hobby. I get up to $10 a rock for mine.:jumping:

 

[harlequin]

I am not the only one

except mine dont pulse either, i think current is too high, they seem to pulse when I have the powerheads off when I change the water. And no they are not in direct path of heads.

 

[jacksonpt]

Originally posted by Harlequin
they seem to pulse when I have the powerheads off when I change the water. And no they are not in direct path of heads.
I suspect it has more to do with the water change than it does the powerheads being off. Mine will pulse like crazy right after a water change, then over the course of 4 weeks or so, they slowly stop pulsing. Then the water change, and they're back pulsing again. I'm not sure what it is about fresh water... but it's got to have something to do with some water parameter. I've read it might be alk/ca, but I can't say one way or another.

 

[mebigloser]

My new frag.....

 

[kpk]

thanks everyone for the input i think i will have to get some, i like em
Kyle