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11-01-2009, 01:55 PM
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| Tunicate | Hi everyone! Hi everyone, I'm a newbie and this is a terrific site! I have a 65 gal. reef tank and I'm keeping mostly soft and LPS coral. I'm looking for a frag of Blue Xenia Cespitularia - I love Xenia and the rich blue color of this variety. Please let me know if you have this Xenia for sale. Thanks! Laurie |
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11-01-2009, 02:02 PM
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| Reef Nerd :)   | Re: Hi everyone! Hello  and welcome Laurie  We LOVE pics  Where are you located? Cespitularia isn't a very good shipper so finding a good healthy specimen is key in long term success. When you're looking be sure you're getting "Blue Xenia Cespitularia" and not just an off color of Xenia. It will make a difference. I've seen some "off color" xenia marketed as "Blue Xenia Cespitularia" for $15 /frag but when you put it beside "Blue Xenia Cespitularia" you can see the difference from across the room. Again welcome to RS.
__________________ > > > >Read ME < < < < when you're in need of answers or help with your tank. Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!! Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Big Al's 10g.... BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle.... Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef.... DIY LED Fixture - Allens OFFICE 12g by chipmunkofdoom2 |
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11-01-2009, 02:14 PM
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| Tunicate | Re: Hi everyone! Hi Big Al, Nice to meet you! I know you're right and that's why I want to find a true Blue Xenia Cespitularia from someone who has experience shipping these tender xenias. I think this might be a good way to ship these little guys... fasten the frag to a piece of styrofoam in such a way that the Xenia constantly floats upside down on the surface of the water. This ensures that it doesn't get smooshed or banged around during shipment. Do you think this shipping method would work well? Again, nice to meet you! I'll post some pics soon. Cheers, Laurie |
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11-01-2009, 02:40 PM
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| Golden Moray  | Re: Hi everyone! Welcome to RS!
__________________ Tom RSM 250 Jan 2009, 10Lb Live Rock, 70Lb Dry rock & 80Lb RS Reef Base, Euro Reef RSM 250 Skimmer, JBJ Artica 1/4hp Chiller, ViaAqua Titanium 300 Heater, 3.5KW Gas Generator, Custom in-cabinet Sump/Fuge and Nano Prefilter from LifeReef. Iwaki WMD40LXT External pump, JBJ ATO. 2 Vortech MP-40s with battery backup and Outer Orbit dual 150 HQI/T5 with Phoenix 14K bulbs. My Tank Thread http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...rsm-250-a.html |
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11-01-2009, 02:41 PM
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| Great White Shark   | Re: Hi everyone!  to ReefSanctuary, a real Sanctuary of reef forums, with lots of very nice members 
__________________ ~ Red Sea Max 130D ~ Glenn's Reef ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> |
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11-01-2009, 03:21 PM
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| NaClH2O Addicted  | Re: Hi everyone!  Your recommendation on the styrofoam floating the Xenia upside down in shipment is indeed the best way for corals attached to something. I've had several corals shipped that way - a great way to ship things like Xenia and Euphyllia types.
__________________ aka Terry Excellence in reefkeeping is achieved by mastering the fundamentals, and learning from mistakes. No such thing as an evil crab. Only humans have the ability to be evil. 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: Current USA Outer Orbit Pro - 150W 14K HQI, 2 x 24W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI, 1 x 24W KZ Fiji Purple T5, 1 x 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent by UVL, Vortech MP20, Vortech battery backup, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, Nano Reef Systems custom sump skimmer, Simplicity media reactor, Tunze Osmolator ATO, ReefKeeper Lite L3 controller Reefmack's RSM 130 and...Red Sea Max Owners Club and My JBJ 6G in this thread |
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11-01-2009, 04:20 PM
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| Reef Nerd :) | Re: Hi everyone! As Terry said that is indeed the best way. That's how I have gotten all of my "successful" softies. In fact that's how my "Blues" were shipped last year. Overnight shipping is needed to help ensure success. I have a friend in Cali who had some if you're in the area let me know and I'll get you in contact with her.
__________________ > > > >Read ME < < < < when you're in need of answers or help with your tank. Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!! Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Big Al's 10g.... BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle.... Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef.... DIY LED Fixture - Allens OFFICE 12g by chipmunkofdoom2 |
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