explorer22
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Want to set up a tank for Zoas what water paramaters should I use. Any tips would be appriciated.
Thanks
Ron
Thanks
Ron
Hey Zoas experts
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blackjacktang
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Here you are.
Zoas do not like much water flow and cold water. I would recomend 75 degrease or higher.
Don't do what I did. Half my zoa is dead because the water temp was usally at 72 degrease.
The Zoanthus Colony Polyp Corals are also referred to as Sea Mats, or Button Polyps. They are colonial animals with multiple individual polyps attached to a piece of live rock.
These polyps have the ability to sting other polyps or corals. While the sting is not strong, they are semi-aggressive and need to have space between their colony and any neighbors since they tend to crowd them out. They are easy to maintain, making them a good choice for beginner reef aquarists. They require a moderate light level combined with a medium water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, they will also require the addition of iodine and other trace elements to the water.
They will reproduce easily in the reef aquarium by budding (splitting off a portion of their base or mouth), which will increase the size of their colony.
They contain the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae which provide almost all of their nutritional requirements. Especially if the lighting is not optimal, they should be fed micro-plankton or baby brine shrimp.
QUICK STATS
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Lighting: Moderate
Waterflow: Medium
Placement: Middle to Top
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, sg 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12
Color Form: Green, Tan
Origin: Micronesia
Family: Zoanthidae
Zoas do not like much water flow and cold water. I would recomend 75 degrease or higher.
Don't do what I did. Half my zoa is dead because the water temp was usally at 72 degrease.
The Zoanthus Colony Polyp Corals are also referred to as Sea Mats, or Button Polyps. They are colonial animals with multiple individual polyps attached to a piece of live rock.
These polyps have the ability to sting other polyps or corals. While the sting is not strong, they are semi-aggressive and need to have space between their colony and any neighbors since they tend to crowd them out. They are easy to maintain, making them a good choice for beginner reef aquarists. They require a moderate light level combined with a medium water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, they will also require the addition of iodine and other trace elements to the water.
They will reproduce easily in the reef aquarium by budding (splitting off a portion of their base or mouth), which will increase the size of their colony.
They contain the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae which provide almost all of their nutritional requirements. Especially if the lighting is not optimal, they should be fed micro-plankton or baby brine shrimp.
QUICK STATS
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Lighting: Moderate
Waterflow: Medium
Placement: Middle to Top
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, sg 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12
Color Form: Green, Tan
Origin: Micronesia
Family: Zoanthidae
explorer22
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Thanks for the help.
blackjacktang
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bluering09
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y do I have to wear glasses, do they spit some kinda chemical?
reefkprz
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some zoanthids and palythoas contain palytoxin a potent cytotoxin that is one of the most poisinous naturally occuring toxins in the world. glasses and gloves are recomended for fragging. gloves for handeling an accidental crush could easily squirt in your eye. hands and fore arms should be washed after handeling.