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My Pulsating Zinia

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  1. 05-08-2006, 05:34 PM #1
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  3. 05-08-2006, 06:14 PM #2
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    Looks nice but be warned they grow like weeds on steroids. If you want any more let me know LOL.
    Does water always taste like salt and poo????

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  4. 05-08-2006, 06:51 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by jojo22
    they grow like weeds on steroids
    Indeed they do! Another warning... keep them pruned regularly, or you'll end up with a mass that takes over your whole tank like mine!

    I read on another forum long ago one guy thought xenia should be outlawed... he considered it more trouble than algae! At the time I thought he was exaggerating, but now I know he wasn't. Don't get me wrong - I love my xenia, but I didn't realize that I needed to cut it back - that is, until it had already gotten out of hand. :p

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  5. 05-09-2006, 06:18 AM #4
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    I got mine about 2 weeks ago. I know it will take some time to grow but exactly how long till they will take over the tank and how do you "prune" them ? I got 2 different species a silver and a red the red is smaller than the silver.
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  6. 05-09-2006, 08:38 AM #5
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    Im keeping mine in check my growing it on frags near rocks, when Im ready for a small section to be xenia only, thats when I'll let it have its own section.
    55 Gallon. One year old, and looking SUPER.
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  7. 05-09-2006, 09:40 AM #6
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    I just trim it with a sharp razor
    Does water always taste like salt and poo????

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  8. 05-09-2006, 01:05 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by carpenterwrasse
    how long till they will take over the tank?
    Mine took only a few months to give my tank a makeover! I wish I had known it needed to be pruned before it spread this much. Now I'm going to have to "harvest" it in stages so all the slime doesn't **** off everything else in the tank. I have a pair of really sharp scissors just for aquarium use. I'll cut them as close to the rock as possible, and place them in a breeder net with the rock for them to attach to. I plan on zapping most of the stumps left behind with kalk paste to keep it from growing back. Then I will keep the rest of it under control with regular pruning. HTH

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  9. 05-12-2006, 07:42 PM #8
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    I have some extras if any one wants them cheap.
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  10. 05-13-2006, 07:09 PM #9
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    i trim my xenia with a razor blade. its very sharp and causes less stress. ever notice how when you cut you finger with a razor blade, it doesn't hurt until you see it ??? same principal here (i guess) lol
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  11. 05-13-2006, 10:06 PM #10
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    Kalk paste will keep it from growing back? I have that same problem with my anthelia. Crap takes over if you dont watch it.
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