xenias question

[reelknotty]

I have a xenia that is getting close to a bird's nest coral. The xenia stalk is stuck sideways on the rock. I cannot move the rock so I was wondering if I should be concerned about this.
Would the xenia harm the bird's nest? If I should remove the xenia, what is the best way of doing it. As I mentioned, it is stuck sideways to the rock.
Where can I cut it? If I cut it in the tank would it release any toxins?

 

[viper_930]

The xenia can't sting the birdsnest, but if it gets big and close enough it could block the light.
What king of xenia is it? I find the elongata species VERY easy to just peel off the rocks. Other species you could just scrape it off and put it elsewhere.

 

[sweetdawn]

yea it will probably just grow over the birdsnest wouldnt that look cool ***)

 

[mudplayerx]

Xenia do not sting. :joy:

 

[reelknotty]

I'm not sure what kind of xenia it is. It is like a brown, the pulxing type.
Here's a picture

 

[viper_930]

Yup, that's the elongata species I mentioned. I just grab it by the stem and peel it off the rock. Shouldn't leave anything behind except a bit of slime.

 

[keonia]

That is a nice Xenia Colony!!! Nice nice nice!!
Hey Mud, is that the type of xenia's you grow?

 

[reelknotty]

Thanks Keonia, I just purchased a small piece and its growing like crazy.
Viper_930, if it continues growin and getting too close I'll give your suggestion a try. I dont want it to grow over the birds nest, I have enough xenia and I love the birds nest.
Thanks everyone for your replies

 

[farslayer]

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