zoa advice

Hi everyone, as with many we are new to Reef Aquariums. Just noticed this hitchhiker on my newer Zoas and wondering if anyone can help ID. Also are they bad ? Thanks

Hey reefers. I’ve got his red/brown algea that grew on some old polyps that have since died (read got eaten by an emerald crab who is now banished). They stayed closed for a long time but they were white zombies and just went though a tank move so I don’t think it was this stuff causing that...

I just plucked two polyps off my dragonseye colony because they were turning a bruised color. Pics attached. Now I had some white zombies (which were eaten by a crab who had since been banished back to the LFS) who grew this same color but opened and ate and were fine for months. Is this just...

I’ve asked before about individual pieces on here but never on all of my Zoa at once. Lemme know what you guys think. I’d like to get a full list of what I actually have. this is what I think I’ve got: 1) goblins on fire 2) Rasta 3) Island time 4) Bam Bam 5) Fire and Ice 6) Fire and ice...

One of my Zoa colonies won’t close not for some reason. I’ve blown food on them and touched a little with a sea squirt and they won’t close. They look like small umbrellas. Is this cause for concern?

Preface: I had 2 different types of Zoa on a frag shelf, salinity was ~1.021 so very low not enough nutrients theoretically all coral should've died. One of my Zoa's was reproducing rapidly and the other grew an additional polyp so growing but not very quickly. Nowadays: Raised salinity to...

Hey reefers. Can anyone with experience tell me the expected growth rate of the following zoa (im getting or already have these, I’ll have them all after tiesday and I’m trying to figure out what to put where in gardens): Fruit loops-taking off for me so far (have like 30 polyps) White...

So I’ve got a biocube 32 led coming after my old one cracked. I ordered two frag rocks that hold three plugs each to make zoa gardens. I want to know about this possible combination for the two rocks. I plan to make one bam bam/Rasta/GB packers+Utter chaos (combo plug). The second I plan to make...

Hey everybody! I’m an experienced reefer and actually worked at an awesome LFS for a couple years, so I’m familiar with the chemistry of reef tanks and usually have no problems with my corals- however for the first time I’m having zoa trouble! All my parameters are within normal, I know, but...

I’m not exactly new to reefing but don’t have a good handle on what the heck this is. My white zombie zoa have started turning a brown/red color on the polyp when they are closed. I need to know what it is and how to help. Whatever is won’t come off with a hard water spray.

I bought some zoas from my LFS four days ago and one of them had these little red dots on them that I noticed after dipping them. I dipped for 30 minutes and blew water on them every 5 minutes using a pipette to try to knock off anything but these were left, I figured it would be okay since I...

I have a frag of zoas that was growing really well. Today one was closed up, and I noticed what I’ve identified as zoa pox. I’ve read a lot of speculation online, but haven’t found a direct answer. Is zoa pox contagious through the water, or is does it have to be touching another colony? I did...

Everyone who frags and sells zoas- How often do you frag? What tools are your favorite for fragging? Do you ever have trouble knowing how to price? Do you try to sell more as single polyps or as multiple? Show me your frag tank setup!

I just want to know the secret. I've had my tank running a year now and I can successfully keep most everything I've tried except zoas and acans. I'm not sure what it is with my zoas but getting them to grow is like pulling teeth. I'll be lucky to get a new polyp every month or so. It's been...

Hi guys, This rather bland Zoa colony arrived free on a piece of live rock. I have noticed little white "nodes" on their "arms", just want to make sure this doesnt look like Zoa pox to those in the know. Also are they ever likely to regain colour? Are they a danger to my other Zoa's if they...

I just thought I would start a thread to see what everyone is doing as far as care for Zoas/Palys, and see what others have found they like best. Please vote and share your comments below. I have always heard Zoas love MH but have never tried them under that type of lighting.

I have no idea what is going on. My 5 gallon is about a year established and everything in my tank is growing super well and my established so colonies are getting about a polyp a week. However any time I add a new zoa they just will not open. I’ve added new Gonis a hammer and mushrooms and they...

Hello all. I just bought two zoa frags and have them acclimating in my tank, and they are doing great! My question though is what should my setting be on light to maximize frowth and color? Im running an AI Prime 16 HD over a 5 inch deep frag tank with the coral .5 inches off the bottom. All...

Hi, I have just received this Zoa a week ago not sure if it has a pox. Can you help with it please?

Hey zoa lovers i need an id on this beaut!! Was sold to me as toxic candy apple but i have my doubts as no candy apple zoa iv found online looks like this one. Also i havnt reli seen many having this one in our hobby.. Your views and comments please. Happy reefing!

Hey guys. I just got a new small zoa colony but they didn’t tell me what it’s called. Also I’ve been on vacation for a week, upon coming back my normally brown zoa have morphed into a red speckled set. I’m wondering if they may be an utter chaos morph. Both photos attached below. I don’t know...

Hello, I've been having trouble with my zoas. They've been closed for about 2 weeks, and a couple days ago I noticed it's been disappearing. I've tried to keep the Nitrates low and have been performing a 25% water change every week to keep the water quality clean. By changing the water, the pH...

So I have a colony of utter chaos which has done great in my tank, and it was grown from a single polyp but while it’s grown even managed to really overgrow one or two of my other zoas I’ve noticed polyps vary drastically in coloration? How do you get consistent coloration/ size / shape? some pics:

Can anyone tell me if these are anything special? I don’t think so but they’ve got some orange in the mouth and a white ring around the edge.