Why are my Xenia dying off?

[Nmertz1]

Hey guys,

So I am a little confused as to why my Xenia are shriveling up and then disappearing.. Every other coral in my tank is thriving including LPS and SPS, even other softies. Here is a pic of my Xenia a week ago and here it is today. Water parameters are also fine..

 

[Bajamike]

My first guess would be something is eating them. I have had angels and tangs that like to eat xenia.

Or that birds nest is stinging it.

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[Nmertz1]

My first guess would be something is eating them. I have had angels and tangs that like to eat xenia.

Or that birds nest is stinging it.

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I only have 1 female true perc in there right now and that's it. I was thinking the birdsnest, does it sting?

 

[Bajamike]

Dont discount the clean up crew. Emerald carbs have been known to eat stuff too. Yes the birds nest could sting it.

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[Nmertz1]

Dont discount the clean up crew. Emerald carbs have been known to eat stuff too. Yes the birds nest could sting it.

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Lol no emerald crabs either. I'm sure it's the birdsnest.

 

[asn-naso]

I would answer your question "Because you are lucky!"

Xenia is AKA "weeds".