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Originally Posted by Handbanana
http:///forum/post/3259784
Are all these in the same tank, cuz if so...wow. thats a helluva tank!
Skirts. I'm learning.
I noticed some of my Zoas on one rock are orange with a neon green rectangle in the center, while on the same rock there are bright blue with a green center. are these two different types or breeds do you think? (Sorry but you DO seem to be quiet experienced with ZOAS) Also on another rock about 5 inches lower in the tank are some very pale orange of the same sort I believe, but they are very dull in color. should I move them next to the other? do they need some sort of Nutrients? I have a free unopened bottle of marine snow I have no idea what to do with... will this stuff be good for them? Anything you can share will be greatly greatly appreciated.
Yep Nick, all in the same tank - its not as overwhelming as it looks, cause many of the frags are only one or two polyps, they just look impressive cause they are macro pictures. There are hundreds if not thousands of different morphs of zoas and palys out there, and tank lighting, alkalinity and flow creates even more. Personally I would toss the marine snow if you have a small tank. Most likely you have several different morphs, some are naturally brighter and some are naturally duller. Sometimes moving them up or down will improve their look, but it depends on the individual morph. Most zoas get all the nutrition they need from light, they not only don't need to feed, but most won't. Palys on the other hand exhibit a strong feeding response, but they like meatier foods like mysis. biggest factors with zoas are stable parameters, good flow, and good lighting.
Originally Posted by Handbanana
http:///forum/post/3259801
Very nice Spanko.
I cant believe how many different types there are. Are these all natural or has something genetic been done to alter the colors?
Like how they make FW glow fish by injecting Danos with a florescent dye?
Natural, although as I said, lighting and flow can affect colors as well. That one is a Japanese Deepwater morph (not really Japanese, and not really a Deepwater - just a marketing gimik). Similar colors to Whammin Watermelon, but different.
Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3259803
No that is not mine, it is Randy's I am just saying I love that one and that picture!
Sorry I haven't responded before Henry, but the new forum is now blocked at school because it uses too much bandwidth. I can't even log on to the site except from home, and over the satellite that takes forever.
http:///forum/post/3259784
Are all these in the same tank, cuz if so...wow. thats a helluva tank!
Skirts. I'm learning.
I noticed some of my Zoas on one rock are orange with a neon green rectangle in the center, while on the same rock there are bright blue with a green center. are these two different types or breeds do you think? (Sorry but you DO seem to be quiet experienced with ZOAS) Also on another rock about 5 inches lower in the tank are some very pale orange of the same sort I believe, but they are very dull in color. should I move them next to the other? do they need some sort of Nutrients? I have a free unopened bottle of marine snow I have no idea what to do with... will this stuff be good for them? Anything you can share will be greatly greatly appreciated.Yep Nick, all in the same tank - its not as overwhelming as it looks, cause many of the frags are only one or two polyps, they just look impressive cause they are macro pictures. There are hundreds if not thousands of different morphs of zoas and palys out there, and tank lighting, alkalinity and flow creates even more. Personally I would toss the marine snow if you have a small tank. Most likely you have several different morphs, some are naturally brighter and some are naturally duller. Sometimes moving them up or down will improve their look, but it depends on the individual morph. Most zoas get all the nutrition they need from light, they not only don't need to feed, but most won't. Palys on the other hand exhibit a strong feeding response, but they like meatier foods like mysis. biggest factors with zoas are stable parameters, good flow, and good lighting.
Originally Posted by Handbanana
http:///forum/post/3259801
Very nice Spanko.
I cant believe how many different types there are. Are these all natural or has something genetic been done to alter the colors?
Like how they make FW glow fish by injecting Danos with a florescent dye?
Natural, although as I said, lighting and flow can affect colors as well. That one is a Japanese Deepwater morph (not really Japanese, and not really a Deepwater - just a marketing gimik). Similar colors to Whammin Watermelon, but different.
Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3259803
No that is not mine, it is Randy's I am just saying I love that one and that picture!
Sorry I haven't responded before Henry, but the new forum is now blocked at school because it uses too much bandwidth. I can't even log on to the site except from home, and over the satellite that takes forever.
