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Interested. Mother in law was wanting some of this. Let me see if she still wants some.

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My fuge is full of the stuff. If you'd like some and can pick up, let me know.

I won't ship it, because it'll melt before it gets to you (I've tried).

This is an old video, and I have more than this, but it's the same stuff:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_6T6Qphg6I
That looks awesome! From what I understand they help absorb Nitrates, is there a reason why you put them in the fuge rather than macro?
 
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That looks awesome! From what I understand they help absorb Nitrates, is there a reason why you put them in the fuge rather than macro?
They do absorb nutrients, in the same way a macro algae would do.

I can't really speak to the AMOUNT of nutrients they pull out of the water though, and how they compete with marcros in terms of filtration, but they are cool looking! I have both in my fuge.

To be honest, I would say that macros are a better choice for a fuge because they provide nutrient export along with habitat for pods. Plus, if the xenia dies, it releases toxins into the water. Macros don't do that!
 

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They do absorb nutrients, in the same way a macro algae would do.

I can't really speak to the AMOUNT of nutrients they pull out of the water though, and how they compete with marcros in terms of filtration, but they are cool looking! I have both in my fuge.

To be honest, I would say that macros are a better choice for a fuge because they provide nutrient export along with habitat for pods. Plus, if the xenia dies, it releases toxins into the water. Macros don't do that!
I see... xenias work 50/50 for me sometimes they are happy and explode growing everywhere then later they just vanish, so weird i do like how they pulse looks very neat.

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I see... xenias work 50/50 for me sometimes they are happy and explode growing everywhere then later they just vanish, so weird i do like how they pulse looks very neat.

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If you have enough nutrients in your tank, they're almost impossible to kill.
 
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Man, I wish my tank was ready... You are even in the oc. I may contact you in a few months, once my tank is up and cycled


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Hey guys, due to overwhelming demand (got 9 PMs since yesterday), I'm going to just ask that anyone who wants some come by my house at 10am on Saturday morning.

Please email me at cnseekatz@gmail.com for details.

Thanks!
 
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Thanks Chris, beautiful tank, with apparently little maintenance. I am jealous. Will see how xenia do in my tank and hopefully pay it forward.
 
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Update: For all those that got xenia and want more, or those who didn't get any at all... I'm looking to get rid of the rest of my xenia. I'm going to take my fuge a different direction, so I want to give away everything. The remaining xenia colony is spread out on several decent size live rocks (think grapefruit size'ish) that you can just come and grab.

That being said, I have to disclose that there is a lot of aiptasia in my fuge, and on these rocks. This aiptasia is/was intentional as added filtration, and food for the peppermint shrimp in my display. I certainly would not recommend putting rocks with aiptasia directly into your display unless you know what you're doing. They do not seem to bother the xenia whatsoever, and they grow in and amongst each other.

If you are able and willing to deal with the aiptasia, then the rocks with the xenia are all yours. You could even chisel off small pieces to harvest the xenia and leave the pieces with aiptasia in the garbage. Up to you!

If you have any dry rock or clean live rock, I'd be happy to exchange, but that's certainly not necessary.
 

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