It's important to be concerned about difficult-to-maintain species. It's important to research everything about them before making that purchase. And, it's important to be willing to do what it takes to help that creature THRIVE.
I was reading an article online a few days ago. I think it was written by Eric Borneman (I could be mistaken). Anyway, the article indicated that things like Xenia were considered very difficult to maintain in a home aquarium at one point.
I guess my point is....I wonder if people who tried to keep things like Xenia did so at the expense of criticism and disdain? I wonder where you draw the line between irresponsible reefkeeping and...just trying to understand how to help organisms thrive in a home aquarium.
Just some thoughts. Nothing new, but felt like putting it down in writing
