Rapidly Declining Xenia - Frag Outpost Forums - Coral Propagation and Reef Aquarium Forums

EvilTwin · 04-02-2006, 08:26 AM

For some reason, my xenia seems to keep declining in health. I know you all said that some people can keep this and some can't. I guess maybe I can't. Yesterday, a large chunk with two main stalks separated from the rock it was attached to and floated to the bottom. It is still very retacted as the lights aren't on yet but they seem to keep pulsing, even as small as they are. Any ideas? I'd hate to have to just pitch it in the trash. I suppose I could try running a toothpick through the base and rubberbanding it to a rock, but I wonder if anything will really help at this point.

FragOutpost · 04-02-2006, 01:16 PM

What is your ph and alkalinity at?

EvilTwin · 04-02-2006, 02:10 PM

PH is 8.2. Alk is 12.8 dkh

FragOutpost · 04-02-2006, 02:48 PM

Your ph is right on but your alk seems high. Do you have issues maintaining calcium levels above 350-400 with your alk that high? I would try slowly bringing your alk down to around 9-10 and see if helps the xenia any. What are you dosing for calcium and alk?

EvilTwin · 04-02-2006, 07:46 PM

My calcium level is 400, and I have very little trouble keeping it there. I add 1 tablespoon of Reef Advantage calcium to each gallon of makeup water. How do you recommend I bring alk down?

FragOutpost · 04-02-2006, 09:18 PM

What are you using to maintain alkalinity?
Alkalinity should slowly decrease on it's own without the addition of supplements.