A Xenia Refugium: Pulsing Xenia as a method of filtration?

[Troy V]

That is an awesome clam! What is your secret? I have always loved clams but everytime I get one they do well for the 1st year or so and then die over a few day period. I have sent water test in and they came back revealing nothing. I always had 250 watt MH and no signs of pests so I dont know what I am doing wrong? Any tips would be appreciated, and once again a beautiful set up. Any chance you have a top down pic of that Gigas?

Thank you!
Unfortunately this is the only top down photo I have. I need to learn how to take better top downs.

When it comes to keeping clams I feel it is a must to feed phyto on the regular. I am a fan of Tahitian Blend from Brineshrimpdirect.com. I take a teaspoon of the concentrated algae paste. Add it to a 2 litre container and feed 1 litre over the course of a week. Keeping it refrigerated in-between feedings. The amount you dose will be very dependent on your system needs. These creatures are heterotrophs. Supply them with plenty of light and an alternate food source. This has been my recipe for success. Good luck!!

 

[Tom Giddens]

Thank you!
Unfortunately this is the only top down photo I have. I need to learn how to take better top downs.

When it comes to keeping clams I feel it is a must to feed phyto on the regular. I am a fan of Tahitian Blend from Brineshrimpdirect.com. I take a teaspoon of the concentrated algae paste. Add it to a 2 litre container and feed 1 litre over the course of a week. Keeping it refrigerated in-between feedings. The amount you dose will be very dependent on your system needs. These creatures are heterotrophs. Supply them with plenty of light and an alternate food source. This has been my recipe for success. Good luck!!

Is this what you a reffering too?

Tahitian Blend Reef Tank Formula, 125 ml

Tahitian Blend is formulated for feeding live rock, SPS and LPS corals, clams, tunicates, and other filter feeding organisms.

www.brineshrimpdirect.com

 

[Troy V]

Is this what you a reffering too?

Tahitian Blend Reef Tank Formula, 125 ml

Tahitian Blend is formulated for feeding live rock, SPS and LPS corals, clams, tunicates, and other filter feeding organisms.

www.brineshrimpdirect.com

Yes sir that's the one. Some good stuff.

 

[Dark_Knightt]

would a UV steriliser after the refugium prevent the Xenia from spreading to the DT?

bit if you wanted pods in your display it would kill them, or at least make them incapable of reproducing.

 

[Tom Giddens]

Yes sir that's the one. Some good stuff.

Thanks,Do you use any of the other products? It looks like they have some great prices!