What species of butterflies eat xenia?

spankey

Member
About two years ago I picked up a butterfly from the LFS. I was a somewhat novice back then. To prove that I was, In a matter of a week all my xenia was nipped down to the rock. Not knowing that xenia at the time would spread like weeds I removed the fish and returned it. Now that I can't stand xenia to save my life, I am contimplating another one. I have an outbreak of pom pom in areas. My only concern is I have allot of SPS and am weary.
Has anyone ever seen a certain butterfly nip and or mow down xenia and if so can you reply the name?
Thanks
Spankey:)
 

promisetbg

Active Member
Why not just remove the xenia? Most butterflies, particularly any that would eat corals..will also if not preferably pick at and/or eat your sps. Asking for trouble....
 

spankey

Member
Removing the xenia is not an option. Its on rock work that is supporting larger rock. Plus most of the xenia is around encrusted sps too....
This stuff is so dang agravating......Arggggg
 

promisetbg

Active Member
Get a rubbermaid/s and take out the rock that is being supported by the rock with xenia. Make enough new water to compensate for displacement& do a good size water change.Take out rocks with xenia, scrape off xenia.Swish rocks around in old water. Replace rock.
Benefits:
no more xenia
gets rid of detritus lodged in rock
most likely new aquascape
 
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