Using Zoas between acro bases

[JohnNYC8]

In a WWC video I heard Vic mention that you can plant Zoas around Acro bases and not have issues. Is anyone else doing this on purpose?

I don’t have a ton of room to space out my SPS frags more than 3-4”. Once the acros base out a bit would adding some Zoas be a good solution to keep the acros from touching or will they just bulldoze the Zoas if they feel like it? Does anyone else do this? What are your results?

 

[cdemoss01]

In a WWC video I heard Vic mention that you can plant Zoas around Acro bases and not have issues. Is anyone else doing this on purpose?

I don’t have a ton of room to space out my SPS frags more than 3-4”. Once the acros base out a bit would adding some Zoas be a good solution to keep the acros from touching or will they just bulldoze the Zoas if they feel like it? Does anyone else do this? What are your results?

Never seen this before.
BUMP

 

[Biff0rz]

I let the bases grow into each other. Some get mad, some don't. The ones that do, I relocate or use kalk paste to dial them back between each other.

 

[JohnNYC8]

I let the bases grow into each other. Some get mad, some don't. The ones that do, I relocate or use kalk paste to dial them back between each other.

I’m hoping to avoid coral warfare at the bases because of my tight rockwork. That being said, I would assume that if an acro base wants to take on a zoanthid it’s going to grow wherever it feels like growing. But maybe the zoanthid slows it down enough to keep some separation?

 

[Vested]

I’m hoping to avoid coral warfare at the bases because of my tight rockwork. That being said, I would assume that if an acro base wants to take on a zoanthid it’s going to grow wherever it feels like growing. But maybe the zoanthid slows it down enough to keep some separation?

Think you are correct, definitely depends on the acro some a way more aggressive then others. I think zoas inbetween would look cool either way, just careful cause some zoas are also more aggressive then others. Warfare always lol

 

[JohnNYC8]

Think you are correct, definitely depends on the acro some a way more aggressive then others. I think zoas inbetween would look cool either way, just careful cause some zoas are also more aggressive then others. Warfare always lol

Oh yeah, I have some pink diamond zoanthids on my overflow that could survive a nuclear blast. I’m purposefully only putting one type of zoanthid on my rockwork and it’s AOI Zoas. They’re slow growers for me and don’t form huge polyps so I think they’re a good choice (fingers crossed).

I saw a tank years ago that used blue clove polyps between all of the corals and it was an awesome look. I’d rather not put clove polyps on my main rockwork so blue zoanthids are my solution.

 

[Biff0rz]

I’m hoping to avoid coral warfare at the bases because of my tight rockwork. That being said, I would assume that if an acro base wants to take on a zoanthid it’s going to grow wherever it feels like growing. But maybe the zoanthid slows it down enough to keep some separation?

I've noticed that conflicts between hard corals and LPS/softies occur more frequently than those between hard corals themselves. For instance, I have some acroporas situated close to some mushrooms. When they come into contact, it turns into a significant battle. Interestingly, that same acropora has grown next to or even over another acropora, and they seem completely indifferent to each other. I've experienced instances where acroporas touch and aren't particularly pleased, but the conflict isn't as severe. I've discovered that milles and acroporas don't coexist well, just like montiporas and acroporas. However, interactions between acropora and acropora can be unpredictable.

 

[JohnNYC8]

Bump, anyone try this?

 

[REEFRIED!]

I have not tried it for the reason you mentioned. To essentially keep two acros from touching. But I do have zoanthids growing between many acro colonies. For the most part the will stop the SPS from growing. As they will reach up for light and cover the base. Which is why Vic mentioned to make sure the sps has a decent base before doing this.

I just wish I was more careful with my Zoa choices.