Speeding Up Growth Process

[Rich]

Hi folks

I was wondering whether any of you guys had any specific tips for maximising the growth rate of zoas in a purpose built frag tank. Palys seem to grow reasonably well from experience but zoas are much slower.
Obviously the usual has been checked, P04 is zero as are Nitrates, medium varied flow, lighting for 12 hours.

I would love to hear of anyones experience.

Thanks guys !

Richard - UK Zoa Addict

 

[Randy]

you can try hgh.:naka:

 

[BigBadZoaDaddy]

you can try hgh.:naka:

what is HGH?

 

[Rich]

:confused: Human growth hormone i assume ?

Anyone else ?

 

[Kigs!]

forget hgh... try corn pops. everybody loves corn pops.


but seriously; there are diff. speculations on how to stimulate their growth, also depending on tank specifications + environment... some say dirty water nonskimmed promotes, some say the opposite. good flow is always good...hmm.. what else.. if you do a search on growth spurts after fragging, or cutting the mat... there's a thread by revhtree and his ppe here...and another one by mvite on nr



if you're still reading this long reply...
:welcome:

 

[Rich]

Cheers Kigs - so we can assume that there is no magic "fertiliser" for want of a better word that is avauilable in a bottle ?

Is feeding Phytoplankton really beneficial ? And how did you get permission to add your sig picture ? I would like to add mine ( its Zoas )

Thanks again for your time - much appreciated :)

Richard

 

[Stixbaraca]

I stare them down and will them to grow!!!

 

[bryan]

I stare them down and will them to grow!!!

Thats the ONLY way! :p

 

[toddman74]

that's funny stix... when I do that to mine, they shrink up like a raisin and died :( must be the wrong kind of stare.

 

[Stixbaraca]

Yeah Todd...gotta give 'em that dirty "you'd better grow or else" stare!

 

[msman825]

I could not tell yah the times i have drug up a chair and grabbed a six pack and cheered the little guys on

 

[Rich]

LOL :) all very amusing guys but has anyone any constructive advice to offer ! ?

Ive tried singing, leaving the radio on, decorating the frag room in a nice shade of peach etc etc ;)

 

[msman825]

yah, bright light, good flow and leave them alone. time time time. let me know if you find the remendy :hammer:

 

[fishes2889]

Well my method is just pouring cow manuer in the fuge....i get awesome growth!!!!! :hammer:

but seriously, just like the other guys said, good flow, lighting is sufficient, and good water....basically just like every other coral......

Oh yeah, i also play music for them....:D

 

[Rich]

Thankyou to Steve and everyone else for their input here. Best to consult the experts to ensure that im not missing something obvious !

Now, where did i put the miracle grow ............................

 

[fishes2889]

Now, where did i put the miracle grow ............................

IN THE FUGE!!!! :hammer:

 

[vetteman]

I have this little tiny spoon..... :tongue8: