Tall and thin Xenia

[sueandherzoo]

I inherited a pulsing xenia in the used set-up I purchased and it was doing really well for a while - it's even growing new "branches". However for the past week or so I've noticed it's getting very tall and very thin, rather than short and plump. Does that mean it's trying to reach up to the lights? Does it want to be placed higher up in the tank?
Sue

 

[scopus tang]

Originally Posted by SueAndHerZoo
http:///forum/post/2900800
I inherited a pulsing xenia in the used set-up I purchased and it was doing really well for a while - it's even growing new "branches". However for the past week or so I've noticed it's getting very tall and very thin, rather than short and plump. Does that mean it's trying to reach up to the lights? Does it want to be placed higher up in the tank?
Sue
I've found that Several different things can affect xenia growth in a tank; esp. flow, lighting (tank placement), and iodine levels. I would probably start by adjusting the placement for lighting and flow, and if that doesn't help, consider purchasing an iodine test kit.

 

[sueandherzoo]

Great - thanks. I'll try that right away.
Sue