xenia

[coralreefer]

i know all the hullabaloo about how xenia is deadly. BUT, i heard that it is used in the sump in the place of macroalgae for nutrient removal. is this true? if so, i want to try it! what kind of light should i get to support it in the sump?
thanks

 

[flower]

Originally Posted by coralreefer
http:///forum/post/3090853
i know all the hullabaloo about how xenia is deadly. BUT, i heard that it is used in the sump in the place of macroalgae for nutrient removal. is this true? if so, i want to try it! what kind of light should i get to support it in the sump?
thanks
Xenia likes cooler temps, bright lights and nitrates..it is not deadly to tanks, it grows and should be cropped, which you can trade or sell, which is a really good thing.
It is true...I have heard of folks putting it in a sump to absorb nitrates, but I don't know about the kind of light they used.

 

[coral keeper]

Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3090894
It is true...I have heard of folks putting it in a sump to absorb nitrates, but I don't know about the kind of light they used.
+1

 

[bullitr]

i am current getting one .to me its the most commonly misunderstood corals its great for nitrate reduction and beautiful pulsing display but it will slowly die if there is no more nitrate to absord at least in my experience. one day it grows faster than weeds next day i can't grow it.

 

[nissan577]

i do this. and i use high lights in my sump. and the xenias love it. so its worth it.

 

[bullitr]

you don't have put it on the sump because its needs more light than most sump can provide. its pretty enough to be in the display tank