Pulsing Xenia + Ricordea = trouble?

Cassette87 · 06-14-2007, 12:46 PM

I just moved my rics near the top, but now they're in a place where the xenia could touch them if the current moves them towards each other. Will this be a problem? or should it be okay?

Thanks!

corrado007 · 06-14-2007, 01:07 PM

Don't be upset but here's a link from a different site (it's ok to look, just remember who treats you right) Is xenia considered aggressive? - The Reef Tank
HTH

Cassette87 · 06-14-2007, 04:07 PM

Alright... thought i finally had everything situated, but i moved it again... ugh... now to just wait a few days for it to reatatch... thank you for the link by the way!

corrado007 · 06-14-2007, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cassette87

Alright... thought i finally had everything situated, but i moved it again... ugh... now to just wait a few days for it to reatatch... thank you for the link by the way!

No problem, I hope it works out well.

cheeks69 · 06-14-2007, 04:51 PM

I disagree with the comments on that other site. The problem with Xenia is under the right conditions they will proliferate your tank blocking the light from other corals but AFA chemical warfare they will lose any battle they have with other corals like your Ricordea.

Snelly40 · 06-14-2007, 05:40 PM

i agree with cheeks on this one!!!!

bluespotjawfish · 06-15-2007, 07:23 PM

Me too, me too!

I keep mine away from other corals anyway so I can contain the spreading. On occasion the one will touch my hammer corals or my montipora and do ok, but I would know continually subject the hammer, montipory, or the xenia to this situation.

Almondsaz · 07-06-2007, 04:45 PM

I have to say, that even being new to the hobby I have had my ricordia move towards my toadstool and start to "slime" it. I ended up moving the ricordia and the toadstool recovered. The ric moved fast in an hour and a half it moved over (an inch) to touch the toadstool. Really wild to watch - and no I didn't sit there the whole time. I love ricordia, but didn't realize how agressive they can be. My Xenia seems to go with the flow and pretty happy anywhere it ends up in the tank.

billyr98 · 07-06-2007, 04:51 PM

the only problem with my xenia, is it grows so fast and big, it blocks the light to some of acroporas... but thats the only thing they are aggressive about is covering live rock..

06-14-2007, 12:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,474 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Pulsing Xenia + Ricordea = trouble? I just moved my rics near the top, but now they're in a place where the xenia could touch them if the current moves them towards each other. Will this be a problem? or should it be okay? Thanks! __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef

06-14-2007, 01:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
corrado007 Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 764 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Pulsing Xenia + Ricordea = trouble? Don't be upset but here's a link from a different site (it's ok to look, just remember who treats you right) Is xenia considered aggressive? - The Reef Tank HTH __________________ Justin _________________________________ Please watch out for motorcycles (look twice, it could save a life). 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, Octopus NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 12k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, Aquacontroller jr., LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Bluespot Jawfish, paired Yellow Watchman Goby & Red Striped Pistol Shrimp, paired O Clowns, 1 Green Chromis, Yellow Clown Goby, Scooter Blenny, and a Red Head Solon Fairy Wrasse). updated 7/11/09 Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)

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Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,474 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Pulsing Xenia + Ricordea = trouble? Alright... thought i finally had everything situated, but i moved it again... ugh... now to just wait a few days for it to reatatch... thank you for the link by the way! __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef

06-14-2007, 04:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Pulsing Xenia + Ricordea = trouble? I disagree with the comments on that other site. The problem with Xenia is under the right conditions they will proliferate your tank blocking the light from other corals but AFA chemical warfare they will lose any battle they have with other corals like your Ricordea. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

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Snelly40 Manta Ray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,098 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Pulsing Xenia + Ricordea = trouble? i agree with cheeks on this one!!!! __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

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bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,943 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Pulsing Xenia + Ricordea = trouble? Me too, me too! I keep mine away from other corals anyway so I can contain the spreading. On occasion the one will touch my hammer corals or my montipora and do ok, but I would know continually subject the hammer, montipory, or the xenia to this situation. __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow Please Donate to the American Cancer Society: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/lorrainerichards

07-06-2007, 04:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Almondsaz Tunicate Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 15 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Pulsing Xenia + Ricordea = trouble? I have to say, that even being new to the hobby I have had my ricordia move towards my toadstool and start to "slime" it. I ended up moving the ricordia and the toadstool recovered. The ric moved fast in an hour and a half it moved over (an inch) to touch the toadstool. Really wild to watch - and no I didn't sit there the whole time. I love ricordia, but didn't realize how agressive they can be. My Xenia seems to go with the flow and pretty happy anywhere it ends up in the tank. __________________ 125g AGA Reef AquaControll III (Temp/PH/ORP) Tunze 6045/6055 PH Seio 1500 PH ASMg2 Skimmer 35 gallon custom sump/refuge Coralife Pro Retro 3x150w/4x96wPC/3 moonlights

07-06-2007, 04:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,409 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Pulsing Xenia + Ricordea = trouble? the only problem with my xenia, is it grows so fast and big, it blocks the light to some of acroporas... but thats the only thing they are aggressive about is covering live rock.. __________________ Billyr98 - I'm BACK!! -

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