Zoa ID and placement

[devnellis]

Are these your first coral? I'd just let them spread if so. Once those start growing get some other color variants and make a little garden :).

If they do become a nuisance you can always put a more potent coral near them.

This is my first coral! I have an rbta that I let establish his spot first then went out and got this one.

I want good coverage and let the corals grow and thrive but didn't know how fast it will spread or if I should be maintaining it in any way.

 

[devnellis]

You can cut them out with a scalpel/bone cutters (can be purchased at your lfs). You can also use aiptasia removal methods. Or, you can prevent them from getting out of control at all by isolating them on a rock “island” surrounded by sand.

Luckily it's on its own rock island as is just a little close to another rock.

Thank you for that. I didn't know how cutting would work with the potential of any toxin.

 

[SnazzyUrchin792]

Luckily it's on its own rock island as is just a little close to another rock.

Thank you for that. I didn't know how cutting would work with the potential of any toxin.

If they are dangerous, any toxins can be neutralized by something called Granulated Activated Carbon (GAC for short). it’s basically ground charcoal, and it will remove any and all chemicals from the water.

 

[SnazzyUrchin792]

If they are dangerous, any toxins can be neutralized by something called Granulated Activated Carbon (GAC for short). it’s basically ground charcoal, and it will remove any and all chemicals from the water.

You can put it in the media chamber of your filter.

 

[devnellis]

You can put it in the media chamber of your filter.

I will look into that. I had no idea stuff like this existed. I need to find a mega thread of things like this for newer reefers! I am learning so much from this.

 

[vetteguy53081]

You've never had an issue with toxins or anything? I had picked it up with bare hands to place into the tank.

I have mysis shrimp already, should I use a pipet and feed directly?

Beautiful tank man! I love it!

I move them occasionally especially as they swim. never an issue. Most of the risk again is with palythoa and its all based on handling error, and failure to protect. I wear gloves and safety glasses. A couple of times I moved coral with no protection and no issue.