Xenia ID, giant pom pom?

[whosjohnny]

Can anyone help identify this particular pulsing xenia? It's bluish white, lots of branches per stem, in fact, I don't even know it's maximum, it's sprouting more branches on the same stem everyday... could this be a rare giant pom pom with over 100 branches?

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/577/78042IMG_9413_filtered_resize-med.jpg

[Neurosis]

i dunno, but it sure is purdee.. :rolleyes:

[ol'reefer]

Could be a heteroxenia sp. Got a sideways shot.

[whosjohnny]

Yes, I did my best with the sideshot, 45 angle on a glass aquarium is very difficult to focus, therefore, I had to resort to an awkward angle, hope this helps.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/78042IMG_9612_filtered_xenia_sideway.jpg

Camera Model Name
Canon EOS 10D
Shooting Date/Time
2/18/2005 5:03:44 AM
Shooting Mode
Program AE
Tv( Shutter Speed )
1/45
Av( Aperture Value )
5.6
Metering Mode
Center-weighted averaging
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
200
Lens
28.0 - 135.0 mm
Focal Length
135.0 mm

[whosjohnny]

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/78042IMG_9414_filtered_xenia_frontal_filtered_resized-med.jpg

Camera Model Name
Canon EOS 10D
Shooting Date/Time
2/16/2005 7:10:29 PM
Shooting Mode
Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed )
1/60
Av( Aperture Value )
11
Metering Mode
Center-weighted averaging
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
800
Lens
28.0 - 135.0 mm
Focal Length
90.0 mm

[peacetypes6]

looks like RED SEA pom pom

[whosjohnny]

Could it also be a Fiji Pom Pom Xenia?
http://www.garf.org/fish3/xeniaclown.html

[nano10]

not sure what kind it is but thats one kind i don't have, could you send me some?

[jdieck]

I also belive it is Red Sea Pom Pom.

[ol'reefer]

From the side, it's a xenia. Most likely red sea

[gabe3d]

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=699 yeah looks exactly like that.

I've never noticed how similar those look to the polyps on a clavularia, here is one from my tank.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/gabe3d/Tank/clavs.jpg

[AquaticFins]

Agreed, Red Sea Pom.

[peacetypes6]

thought so, fiji pom pom is a lot "fuller" than red sea

[Stevan]

Nice Xenia! Whatever it is.

[fishome25]

its fiji I believe. At least thats what I get when I order fiji xenia. It is hard to get. Red Sea is fluffier. I have both.

[peacetypes6]

i beg to differ, imo fiji is fluffier

[whosjohnny]

Yes, I think mine is Fiji, more rare cause I paid $150 for mine! Reason I want second opinion so I can comfort myself for spending that much.

Anyways, nan10, I'll keep you updated if you want a frag. Mine has split once now after only 2 weeks! I read www.garf.org propagation of xenia, I got some idea about propagating mine. It'll be fun.

[fishome25]

well thats the problem with common names. I know the fiji xenia garf sells, I've had that as well. however I believe these are 2 different species. Both possibly from Fiji. The fluffier fiji is what garf sells, that type is sometimes called blue xenia b/c it can turn blueish purple under certain lighting.

[whosjohnny]

Will Xenia die from lack of propagation and overcrowding?

[peacetypes6]

no, ive got no idea why you paid 150 for it either, i wouldve have given you some for free.

[SpaceFish]

Well I'm not sure on the ID but man gabe3d, that was one hulluva pic.

Nice shootin' tex!!

~R

[whosjohnny]

No kidding Gabe3D, your picture impressed me to retake mine. =)
Also, peacetypes6, maybe we can do a trade? =)

[peacetypes6]

In my local reef club, youve got to basically pay the person to take it. Alright send me a PM, but im in MD ad you're in CA. I dont knoe about a trade.

[fishome25]

This is red sea, rather common.
http://www.islandreefs.com/images/Softies/redseaxenia.jpg

These are both fiji, not very common, can retail for $150. As you see color is variable.
http://www.islandreefs.com/images/Softies/fijixeniainfo.jpg
http://www.islandreefs.com/images/Softies/fijixenia.jpg

[XeniaMania]

Without a doubt, it's the Red Sea Umbellata.

[acroporid23]

awesome neat coral never seen that kind before sorta looks like a colt

[XeniaMania]

Here's a picture to show how the real giants dwarf out the Red Sea xenia.
http://www.techssentials.com/giant.jpg