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Old 02-03-2002, 12:43 PM   #1
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Mushrooms shrunk so is Xenia?????


I had a flowerpot coral die and got it out of the tank as it was going on its way out and then my tank (90g, 100# LR, 75# LS,) took on a very brown algae look and everything closed up. Everything has come back to life now with the constant water changes, except for the Pulsing Xenia and mushroom rock. What is the prob? All levels are fine in water.????????????
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Old 02-03-2002, 05:27 PM   #2
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Hi krisolson,


Your Xenia and Corallimorpharia 'shrooms are probably still in shock over the water changes, not to mention the initial nutrient spike from the dying Gonio

Even if you balance pH, temp and Alk with the old water, there is a substantial 'thinning out' of organics in the water that those softies can 'taste'. On top of that, many quick-dissolve salts contain harsh buffers whose relics take time to fall out of solution or escape to the atmosphere.

Time, good lighting, an end to frequent water changes, and patience may see them returning to their former, expansive comforts.

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horge

PS: Goniopora are very notorious for dying on hobbyists: their ability to process ingested food is seemingly tied to their ability to utilize the sugars made by their hosted zooxanthellae.

In other words,
If they aren't lighted properly, they may not be able to process ingested food.
If they aren't eating they may be unable to take advantage of available light.
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