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08-02-2001, 10:07 PM
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Governor
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Holbrook, NewYork, USA
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Got money to blast on corals!
I am thinking of getting a pumping xenia elongata, and a golden toadstool from atlantis aquatics... I was thinking of also ordering another powerhead. any ideas for addition/substitution?
also does xenia always grow fast? (stupid question huh?) mark |
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08-02-2001, 10:27 PM
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Governor
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Northern CA
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no ime xenia doesnt always grow fast,i have some in my nano and its spreading fast,i have some in my 90 and its not doing as well,even under more/better lights,while the anthelia(very closely related) right next to it is thriving.
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08-03-2001, 01:42 PM
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organic, how is the current near the xenia? Xenia is supposed to do well near really strong current.
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08-03-2001, 04:01 PM
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Location: Rohnert Park, CA, USA
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You know you just had a big die off, because of your vacation. Why don't you take it slowly and wait a little while for your tank to stabilize before stocking up the tank again?
Reef tanks require patience... simular to growing Bonzi trees or gardening.
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08-03-2001, 04:22 PM
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I will agree with icemark completely. You just had a major episode with your tank. It will take time for it to balance. You must be sure that all parameters are a-okay to add anything to it. If you don't and go ahead with it, you'll just be killing something else.
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08-03-2001, 04:37 PM
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Governor
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actually, the only thing that died was "zippy" my perc, he was not doing well in the first place, I tested as soon as i got home, and Nitrates were miraculously >10ppm! im going to take you advice for the most part, and take it slow, but I still want to add a few small things...
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08-03-2001, 06:48 PM
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Mark,
I must have misunderstood your post: Quote:
Please wait before adding any more flora or fauna to your tank.
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08-03-2001, 06:55 PM
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I spoke prematurely, the bluebanded hermit went to a different shell, and and last night, I saw all of the other hermits... The 5 ceriths are dead though, still, 5 ceriths and a sick perc isnt really alot...
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08-03-2001, 08:18 PM
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Hi Fishkid
 I hope you dont take this the wrong way but Im trying to understand who you are trying to convince, yourself, or everyone else? I say you should wait till your tank has more time to stabilize....obviously your perc. and the snails died for a reason. less than 10 on yer nitrates is ok but its not Great!. Its too bad you dont live in Florida near me or I would give you a frag of xenia and a frag of toadstool
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08-03-2001, 08:32 PM
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Governor
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Not taken the wrong way
If everyone feels so strongly about that, I will wait a while. I will replace the perc though, but I will wait for everything else. If you remember from past threads, that perc was very sickly, and I didnt think it would live long. all other critters seem fine. I was set on ordering some fish when I got home...mark |
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