A couple of questions for the pros.

[dnorton1978]

Well guys the xenia seems to be melting or slowly disapearing. It is now shrinking. Should I move to lower light, or less curent. It came from PC lighting at 3.9 watts per gallon. It was doing well. Now it is under VHO at just over 6 watts per gallon.

 

[dnorton1978]

I was spotting locations, and may have found one that will be more comparable to the old tank. It is further towards the bottom offering a much calmer current. I am desperate, so i decided it could not hurt to try.

 

[Anonymous]

SOrry Doni, but if it's on its way out there isn't much you can do. Try shifting it, that can't hurt it.

 

[DK]

Hi. Did I miss something on the thread? I don't see an alk reading. My xenia usualy prefer a dKH reading above 9 to really be happy. Below 8 they attempt to leave......as in fade away. They will perk up with some Iodine, but I haven't added any for about 2 years. Alk, light and some current seem to be the major requirements.
Good luck

 

[dnorton1978]

Hi. Did I miss something on the thread? I don't see an alk reading. My xenia usualy prefer a dKH reading above 9 to really be happy. Below 8 they attempt to leave......as in fade away. They will perk up with some Iodine, but I haven't added any for about 2 years. Alk, light and some current seem to be the major requirements.
Good luck

Thank you. I need to buy that test kit. Will do tomorrow morning.

 

[dnorton1978]

Hi. Did I miss something on the thread? I don't see an alk reading. My xenia usualy prefer a dKH reading above 9 to really be happy. Below 8 they attempt to leave......as in fade away. They will perk up with some Iodine, but I haven't added any for about 2 years. Alk, light and some current seem to be the major requirements.
Good luck

My alk is about 10, as of today..