Squidapus Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Heya everyone! I just started cycling my tank about 2 weeks ago and I totally can't wait to get fish. I am friends with Sasquatch and he is teaching me how to set up and care for my tank. Somehow I have fallen in love with Xenias (or as I like to refer to them, "winky things"), even though he says they are not exactly very popular. Sasquatch says he will be attending a meeting tomorrow and if anyone has any white pulsing Xenia (or I read that they can come in blue?) that they're willing to part with, please bring it. I don't really like being that person who asks for handouts, so I'll send him with a little something, but I'm not completely against the idea of free Xenia. I'd accompany him to the meeting myself, but unfortunately I work all day and cannot make it. :( It's a little short notice, I know, so in that instance, I can also meet someone in Beaverton. I don't have a car, but we could probably meet at World of Wet Pets, off of Beaverton-hillsdale highway, since it's in walking distance for me. Getting the Xenias is something I want to do before I buy any fish and hopefully it will make my tank look less empty. Trying to combat the urge to name the rocks... ^^; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Welcome to the club. Sasquatch can get you setup well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltwater newbie Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Welcome to the forum . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 She is new, but I've gotten the tank set up and a few Zoas and GSP.. My Xenia collection is gone but that's what she wants a full tank of I'm going to be at the meeting if anyone has some, I'm even willing to buy some if anyone can provide some clumps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidapus Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Thanks ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Welcome! Xenia is actually very cool. Many of us just don't have it because it can take over the tank and we line to fit as many cool different things as we can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost207 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 welcom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kknight Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Welcome to the forum ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Put up some photos of the tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Welcome. Also Keep in mind what Kim mentioned, Xenia are in reality a weed, they grow everywhere and over everything. It's a great coral to start out with though and my recommendation is putting it somewhere isolated from other corals to watch it grow and see how you like it. In this instance if you decide you don't, it can easily be removed. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icepikbiker Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I have mine on its own rock at least 3" away from any other rock. Its easy enough to cut the growth off the sand, but I have had mine drop babies before and now I have a small colony growing on my GSP colony rock. PS if you ever want some Xenia or GSP I usually have a frag or two laying around in my sump/ frag rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Hey Squidapus! Welcome to the PNWMAS Forum and the hobby! I can certainly give you some Xenia from my refugium. They are interesting to watch as they pulsate, but can takeof a tank! We hope you are enjoying the forum, and I am looking forward to meeting you at our next meeting! We should have the location, date, and time posted in the Meetings and Events section very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidapus Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I don't have any pictures of the tank yet (there isn't much in it, anyway), and I will definitely keep that in mind about the Xenias. Someone did donate a few (I believe their name was Gill and Fin? Thanks a ton, by the way!) and I have them in the corner of the tank. Sasquatch has warned me about how they take over, but hopefully I've got them in a good spot for keeping them under control. How fast do they tend to grow? Depending on how quick they are, I may eventually take someone else up on their offer to get some Xenia/GSP off their hands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 How fast they grow will depend on the nutrients available, it doesn't take much. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmackmer Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Hello everyone I'm new on this I have been doing saltwater for 5 years and have not had vary good success. I need help I love this hobby. I have a 60 gal Square tank sump skimmer nice rock. Pleas help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerk1985 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Jmackmer you you start a new thread and post some more information about your setup, as well as what you are needing help with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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