Is this Xenia or Anthelia?

[stooops718]

Is this Xenia or Anthelia. It was sold as Xenia. I know it's definitely not Pompom Xenia.

 

[mbg75]

Can't tell from pic...
but xenia grows multiple polyps and stalks out of a single base...
anthelia polyps each have their own stalk going down to the encrusting mat.

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[stooops718]

I was guessing Anthelia as well. The stalks are coming off a mat. Thanks

 

[fishman1069]

I would say definitely anthelia

 

[andylee]

Agree, not xenia.

 

[Dre]

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[PDF OVERLAY][/PDF OVERLAY]It was sold as Xenia. I know it's definitely not Pompom Xenia.[PDF OVERLAY][/PDF OVERLAY]

And you bought it anyway......

 

[stooops718]

I bought it because I liked the way it looked. I don't care if it's Xenia or Anthelia. I just wanted to confirm. Forgive my noobness

 

[greybolt03]

i would say definitely anthelia

+1

 

[Dickie52]

I would agree, looks like anthelia.

 

[stooops718]

Thanks everyone. I've read that Anthelia actually reduces nitrates. Can anyone else confirm this?

 

[andylee]

People say the same about xenia. I think most algae and corals absorb some nitrate so they grow. Xenia just grows quickly, so you can export nitrate by trimming and removing from your system.

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[stooops718]

People say the same about xenia. I think most algae and corals absorb some nitrate so they grow. Xenia just grows quickly, so you can export nitrate by trimming and removing from your system.

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Thanks.

 

[fishman1069]

+1 to andylees statement

 

[arnaldolex]

i will verify they are anthelia also called wave hand i have a whole bunch in my tank i always got some for trade i got some xenias recently and there a whole diff look those anthelias grow super fast theyll cover up a rock in about two months they do better in current

 

[stooops718]

i will verify they are anthelia also called wave hand i have a whole bunch in my tank i always got some for trade i got some xenias recently and there a whole diff look those anthelias grow super fast theyll cover up a rock in about two months they do better in current

If you look at my tank thread I have it placed on my sand bed towards the back right corner. There's a nice current on them.

 

[ruz900]

definitely anthelia

 

[gotbaksi]

yep anthelia