Can soft corals handle high flow?

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flame9x
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Re: Can soft corals handle high flow?

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pastime1 wrote: Sun Aug 10, 2025 5:05 am Thanks for the tips, everyone. Gonna try moving the Xenia lower and tweaking the powerheads. Appreciate the help!
Keep an eye on polyp extension. If they're still retracted after a few days, you might need to adjust further.
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Re: Can soft corals handle high flow?

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For real, Xenia's like that one friend who's always complaining. Either they adapt or they bounce. No in-between.
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Re: Can soft corals handle high flow?

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Also, check your alkalinity. Soft corals can handle high flow better if your params are stable. Mine tank's at 8.5 dKH, and everything's thriving.
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Re: Can soft corals handle high flow?

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Yeah, stability's key. My tank's all over the place, and the Xenia's the first to throw a fit. Leathers and Mushrooms don't care though.
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Re: Can soft corals handle high flow?

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If you're set on Xenia, maybe try a different strain. Some are more tolerant than others. My Pink Xenia handles flow better than the regular kind.
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Re: Can soft corals handle high flow?

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True. My Silver Xenia's way tougher than the standard variety. It's all about finding the right fit for your setup.
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