Author Topic: pulsing xenia (Read 5212 times)

Twizted1 · « **on:** April 23, 2012, 08:33:11 »

Got this cuz it looked cool. Found out it can spread like a weed. In 1 week it has already spiung about 3 new sarts & has grown taller then when we got it. Not going to fight it.

Boonjob · « **Reply #1 on:** April 23, 2012, 08:36:06 »

Is it pulsing xenia or anthelia?

They both can spread like wild fire, though pulsing xenia tends to be more finnicky and less prone to spread in most people's tanks.... But if you have true xenia and it is growing happily and "pulsing", I say right on, I like it... Anthelia on the other hand... No thank you

I only ask because I have noticed some anthelia being listed as pulsing xenia lately, and they are completely different.

Twizted1 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 23, 2012, 08:43:28 »

I was told it is pulsing xenia, it does pulse or open & close its hand. It is growing & spread a little already on the rock I got it on. Does anthelia open & close like that? If so how else can I tell the differance?

Boonjob · « **Reply #3 on:** April 23, 2012, 08:54:17 »

It's debatable, some people say anthelia pulse, others say no... I can say I have never seen anthelia pulse

What color is it? anthelia typically has a duller coloration, white,grey,browns(though some can be pinkish red or even blue).
Anthelia generally has a taller longer stalk, and the hands(tentacles) are usually longer and more pronounced.

Google Waving hand coral and Pulsing Xenia, You will see they have differences...

Though it doesnt really matter, I was just curious. I personally like pulsing Xenia, and think it's worth keeping.

Twizted1 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 23, 2012, 10:54:17 »

Here is a pic. What I seen on the net it doesn't look like either to me. But I would like to know just so I don't tell people the wrong thing.

bkvreef · « **Reply #5 on:** April 23, 2012, 12:14:22 »

I would say it is definitely xenia. I am assuming it is pulsing, the "hands" opening and closing.
Depending on the additives in your water (or just water quality) will determine the amount of pulsing. I couldnever get mine to pulse frequently, where a friend of mine had his going crazy, pulsing and growing!

Boonjob · « **Reply #6 on:** April 23, 2012, 12:15:42 »

It's xenia, if you got it pulsing, good for you, Cool stuff specially when it all starts moving.

Twizted1 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 23, 2012, 14:56:52 »

It is pulsing. I just dont want it to take over. I think it's cool stuff.

Boonjob · « **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2012, 16:04:39 »

it is easily fragged/removed and I always had a problem with other corals picking on it not the other way around, they either stung it back or clouded it out.

Twizted1 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 19, 2012, 13:47:25 »

This stuff is close to getting out of control. I even have it growing in my sump. Want some, come & get it. I am going to have to just pitch it. I really don't like doing that.

dee99gt · « **Reply #10 on:** August 20, 2012, 18:27:01 »

I'd love some!!! but my tank is still cycling.. I don't like anthelia, cause it was a mess in my 55, but I really like pulsing xenia.

Twizted1 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 20, 2012, 19:09:55 »

When you are ready for some, you just let me know. This stuff grows like crazy in my tank.

volcano · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2012, 21:04:48 »

It looks like purple xenia to me. It's an invasive demon. It took over my dads 75 gallon, and I traded tons of it to Gerber's saltwater warehouse.

rayviv · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2012, 22:30:12 »

I would not pitch it... you can trade it to gerbers or else where for store credit.

tmarshall14 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 25, 2012, 20:17:29 »

I would be more than happy to take some off your hands

volcano · « **Reply #15 on:** August 25, 2012, 20:43:02 »

I have an unlimited supply. You can come get it in Liberty Township in the morning tomorrow if you want.

Twizted1 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 25, 2012, 20:47:05 »

Tmarshal, I plan on trimming it up tomorrow. So if you wanna swing by I will load yea up.

Twizted1 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 26, 2012, 13:57:21 »

I'm gonna work on this here after 5. So tmarshall14 if want some your more & welcome to come get some free of charge. I am in Sidney also.

dee99gt · « **Reply #18 on:** August 26, 2012, 19:53:32 »

im almost thru my cycle!! and ill take all of it that you dont want if no one else wants any

Twizted1 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 26, 2012, 22:02:26 »

I trimed it up today. I scraped all the rock that it spread to. But I just couldn't thro it out. I thru it in the sump instead. So it will be there when you are ready. If not I can trim you some more. No problem.

wolfeden3 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 18, 2013, 21:05:46 »

I would be glad to take some off your hands if it is still available. I love the stuff.....
Thanks,
Wolfeden3

Twizted1 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 18, 2013, 21:31:28 »

Sorry. It's all gone.

JoeWhite · « **Reply #22 on:** April 23, 2013, 13:19:03 »

Do you still have any available?

Twizted1 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 23, 2013, 17:16:10 »

Do I do not.

Travis8896 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 23, 2013, 18:11:02 »

I have a few smaller frags of xenia its long stalk and does not spread fast at all

Steve · « **Reply #25 on:** April 24, 2013, 01:23:15 »

Quote from: JoeWhite on April 23, 2013, 13:19:03

Do you still have any available?

I have tons of the white pulsing.

bbtm64 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 24, 2013, 09:29:14 »

That looks really cool, Steve. Only thing I have that moves with the currents in my tank are star poylps which are spreading fairly rapidly.

THE MAD REEFER · « **Reply #27 on:** April 28, 2013, 20:52:49 »

talkd to the misses and she wants some for her softie tank

I can come get it but it wont be until Saturday can you do this, if so let me know

Travis8896 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 28, 2013, 21:11:26 »

Who did u want it from I have 2 small frags and 1 decent sized piece

THE MAD REEFER · « **Reply #29 on:** May 04, 2013, 08:55:22 »

Quote from: Steve on April 24, 2013, 01:23:15

I have tons of the white pulsing.

yes sir I would like some

but I am going to have to wait till next weekend as I pass by going to cinci for the care show

dave

wolfeden3 · « **Reply #30 on:** September 19, 2013, 21:58:40 »

Any of this left. I am restarting coral tank and would love to get some frags. Thank you in advance.

wolfeden3 · « **Reply #31 on:** November 10, 2013, 08:05:55 »

I would also take some if u need to fi d a home for it. Lol love this stuff grows like a weed. Thanks

Twizted1 · « **Reply #32 on:** November 10, 2013, 14:39:00 »

Sorry I don't have any left. Thanks for asking.

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Author Topic: pulsing xenia (Read 5212 times)