Can you identify this? Is it a type of coral?
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tirtza
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Yikes!! anemone sound really hard to keep alive. How do other fish coexist with them in an aquarium without being killed off?? It sounds really risky (with regards to fish safety) to keep one in an aquarium. It seems like only clown fish are safe with them. Aside from being really beautiful, interesting, and keeping the clown fish happy, why would anyone put one in their aquarium?
For me at least, I think it'd be wise not to add one. Thanks for the advice
For me at least, I think it'd be wise not to add one. Thanks for the advice
travelerjp98
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Originally Posted by tirtza http:///t/387407/can-you-identify-this-is-it-a-type-of-coral/20#post_3411211
Yikes!! anemone sound really hard to keep alive. How do other fish coexist with them in an aquarium without being killed off?? It sounds really risky (with regards to fish safety) to keep one in an aquarium. It seems like only clown fish are safe with them. Aside from being really beautiful, interesting, and keeping the clown fish happy, why would anyone put one in their aquarium?
For me at least, I think it'd be wise not to add one. Thanks for the advice
Fish are used to anemones... you have to think about it from a fishes perspective... for them the anemone is so big so they'll see it easily... it's not like they'll accidentally got stung by it.
Originally Posted by tirtza http:///t/387407/can-you-identify-this-is-it-a-type-of-coral/20#post_3411211
Yikes!! anemone sound really hard to keep alive. How do other fish coexist with them in an aquarium without being killed off?? It sounds really risky (with regards to fish safety) to keep one in an aquarium. It seems like only clown fish are safe with them. Aside from being really beautiful, interesting, and keeping the clown fish happy, why would anyone put one in their aquarium?
For me at least, I think it'd be wise not to add one. Thanks for the advice
Fish are used to anemones... you have to think about it from a fishes perspective... for them the anemone is so big so they'll see it easily... it's not like they'll accidentally got stung by it.
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saxman
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The only reason the zooanthids are toxic is a deterrent to being eaten. They don't release it, they won't jump over and poison you, just don't try to eat them and keep your hands out of your mouth, nose, and eyes if you've been handling them.
I'd never be able to work on a tank in gloves, personally...too much trouble, too little tactile feel. We no longer have a reef with lots of zoos in them, altho we do have a few here and there. However, lots a folks ask if we wear gloves to work in our tanks because every one of them contains at least one venomous fish, but neither of us wear them. That being said, it's all about what gives you a warm fuzzy...
I'd never be able to work on a tank in gloves, personally...too much trouble, too little tactile feel. We no longer have a reef with lots of zoos in them, altho we do have a few here and there. However, lots a folks ask if we wear gloves to work in our tanks because every one of them contains at least one venomous fish, but neither of us wear them. That being said, it's all about what gives you a warm fuzzy...
spanko
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Originally Posted by saxman http:///t/387407/can-you-identify-this-is-it-a-type-of-coral/20#post_3411707.....................................That being said, it's all about what gives you a warm fuzzy...
Umm.........................well...................................oh never mind!
Originally Posted by saxman http:///t/387407/can-you-identify-this-is-it-a-type-of-coral/20#post_3411707.....................................That being said, it's all about what gives you a warm fuzzy...
Umm.........................well...................................oh never mind!
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saxman
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Originally Posted by spanko http:///t/387407/can-you-identify-this-is-it-a-type-of-coral/20#post_3411714
Umm.........................well...................................oh never mind!
I figured you or Joe would go there...
Originally Posted by spanko http:///t/387407/can-you-identify-this-is-it-a-type-of-coral/20#post_3411714
Umm.........................well...................................oh never mind!
I figured you or Joe would go there...
tirtza
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hahahahah....
Ya'll are hilarious! I'll definitely take every precaution and most importantly common sense when I stick my hands in the tank. I haven't had any problem with the coral, in fact I hope a lot more of it grows. If my Mexican Turbo snail goes onto that rock to eat the algae on there, it won't die from coming into contact with the zoa will it? Will the snail just work around the zoa button polyps?
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saxman
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There are indeed snails that prey on zoanthids, the most common being the Heliacus sp. (AKA sundial/box snail). IME, pencil urchins will also eat zoos, as will Aeolid nudibranchs. However, your algae-eating snails won't harm them, nor will they be harmed while cleaning around your zoos.
HTH
HTH
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saxman
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Originally Posted by tirtza http:///t/387407/can-you-identify-this-is-it-a-type-of-coral/20#post_3411898
Thanks Saxman! You are a wealth of information!
You're welcome! Some of us have just been doing this awhile...giving back to the hobby is what it's all about.
Originally Posted by tirtza http:///t/387407/can-you-identify-this-is-it-a-type-of-coral/20#post_3411898
Thanks Saxman! You are a wealth of information!
You're welcome! Some of us have just been doing this awhile...giving back to the hobby is what it's all about.
travelerjp98
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Originally Posted by bugsman http:///t/387407/can-you-identify-this-is-it-a-type-of-coral/20#post_3412046
Speaking of gloves - what kind and where do you get them from??
I think that any new gloves will do, but there are "Coralife Aqua Gloves" that cost like $15.... they are more heavy duty and speacialized for the aquarium.
Originally Posted by bugsman http:///t/387407/can-you-identify-this-is-it-a-type-of-coral/20#post_3412046
Speaking of gloves - what kind and where do you get them from??
I think that any new gloves will do, but there are "Coralife Aqua Gloves" that cost like $15.... they are more heavy duty and speacialized for the aquarium.
tirtza
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I just got some rubber gloves from the drug store (the type you use when cleaning). I haven't used them yet, but I think they probably were a waste of money.....they are kind of bulky, they will probably fill with water if my whole arm goes in the tank, and they will probably interfere with tactile effectiveness. I guess I'll just have to find some other use for them!
travelerjp98
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Originally Posted by tirtza http:///t/387407/can-you-identify-this-is-it-a-type-of-coral/20#post_3412105
I just got some rubber gloves from the drug store (the type you use when cleaning). I haven't used them yet, but I think they probably were a waste of money.....they are kind of bulky, they will probably fill with water if my whole arm goes in the tank, and they will probably interfere with tactile effectiveness. I guess I'll just have to find some other use for them!
your arm can touch the water... just not the stinging tentacles! And even at that you don't even need them, they are just a good precaution.
Originally Posted by tirtza http:///t/387407/can-you-identify-this-is-it-a-type-of-coral/20#post_3412105
I just got some rubber gloves from the drug store (the type you use when cleaning). I haven't used them yet, but I think they probably were a waste of money.....they are kind of bulky, they will probably fill with water if my whole arm goes in the tank, and they will probably interfere with tactile effectiveness. I guess I'll just have to find some other use for them!
your arm can touch the water... just not the stinging tentacles! And even at that you don't even need them, they are just a good precaution.
