Xenia question

[DaddyJax]

My xenia was lavender when I got it and it has become pinkish in color!
Is this normal and what do I feed it? oh and is it a softie coral or what?

[jcoopergd]

I belive the correct classification for xenia's are Softy "Weeds".

(But we all love them)

What kind of Xenia was it?


j

[DaddyJax]

pulsing! What can I feed them? or should I? DTs phyto maybe?

[tangwang]

Xenia lacks the ability to directly feed on particualte matter. Their nutrient intake is pretty much covered through absorption, and photosynthesis. From my experience, Xenia tend to thrive more so in a tank that is not starved for nutrients, with detectable levels of nitrate(<10ppm). So the DT's won't directly do the Xenia any good, but maybe indirecly the DT'd might add to the nutrient load, and help the Xenia...


Matt

[TChristman]

Mine love Iodine supplements twice a week. They spread like crazy. I do not feed them anything else.