Jim Z.
03/20/2006, 10:01 PM
Nutrient cycling has returned to normal after the skimmer breakdown (2 weeks ago). Small amounts of cyanobacterial slime remain and water conditions are back to optimal levels:
pH 8.0
NH3 undetectable
NO3 undetectable
Phosphate undetectable
Ca 480
salinity 1.025
Here's a picture of a Sansibia species. Its like a Xenia, but the polyps originate from a creeping mat. The retracted polyps are a pale silvery blue. Fully expanded, the colors become somewhat muted.
Jim Z.
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/112557Sansibia.jpg
pH 8.0
NH3 undetectable
NO3 undetectable
Phosphate undetectable
Ca 480
salinity 1.025
Here's a picture of a Sansibia species. Its like a Xenia, but the polyps originate from a creeping mat. The retracted polyps are a pale silvery blue. Fully expanded, the colors become somewhat muted.
Jim Z.
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/112557Sansibia.jpg