Can zoanthids interbreed?

[tzabor10]

Noticed my Oompa Loompa and Rasta zoas have a new friend. Can zoas interbreed? How did this happen?

 

[bubbgee]

It's like an infection. They mix dna and out comes a new one. this is why zoas get so many color morphs.

 

[JohnNYC8]

Noticed my Oompa Loompa and Rasta zoas have a new friend. Can zoas interbreed? How did this happen?

Give it a catchy name and sell it for $150 a polyp

 

[Euphyllia97]

I would say interbreeding with zoanthids is not possible due to genetics. However different conditions in the tank can influence morphology of the new polyps growing. Interesting case tho. Following :)

 

[FernBluffReef]

Not sure But I also have some intermittent anomalies. So following

 

[tzabor10]

If you only had two, would you frag them?

 

[i cant think]

If you only had two, would you frag them?

Definitely! See if they grow out into the same morph - plus, you may find a new variation ;)

 

[VintageReefer]

I’ve never seen it happen. Normally one zoa becomes dominant and takes over smothering the rest out.

I would isolate those if you can, keep them away from other zoa and put them on a plug or tile. And see if you can get more

Call them oomprastas lol

 

[JohnNYC8]

Following this thread. They’re beautiful Zoas, I hope they grow out.

 

[tzabor10]

Thanks. I’ll probably have the LFS guys come over to frag. @Lowtidecorals