Best temperature for your zoas?

[TjwBlake]

Something to consider too would probably be species of zoas/palys

different variations from different depths, regions, and other conditions would probably handle varying temps.

Some would do better in cooler temps while others may die off completely, and vice versa...
one would have to watch each colony and find the medium in which they all do equally well... just a thought

 

[A. Grandis]

That's another good interesting observation, TjwBlake!
Thanks!

Hope all of the people reading this thread could let us know the temperature they're keeping their zoas...
That would be great!

Grandis.

 

[Nanook]

I run 75-78 degrees.

 

[A. Grandis]

Thanks, Nanook!

Grandis.

 

[cloak]

My tank usually varies between 76-85 throughout the year. One side of the spectrum in the summer, the other in winter. I think I have about 7 or 8 different types of zoanthids, but they don't seem to mind the variations.

 

[A. Grandis]

Thanks very much cloak!

For further participants, refreshing it...

What exactly I'm looking for is:
1. Observations on what range your zoas really spread, multiplying.
2. And the range where they look very good and healthy.

Those are signs we should look for. The balance of them.

To accelerate the metabolism is what we would think that could be related to reproduction of zoas, when talking about the temperature of the water.
Some times they don't look so good and healthy when temperature goes high for long periods of time.
I'm trying to see what would be the balance between the two with your prospects.

With the Hawaiian zoas I've got, the best temp for that balance is 79°F (between 78-80°F).

I know that other factors play with growth/health and would be interesting to list also:
1) Lights.
2) Additives.
3) Artificial/natural target food.
4) Nitrates and phosphates ranges.
5) Presence of skimmer.
etc...

But I just wanted to keep it simple, 'cause otherwise nobody would reply.

Grandis.

 

[jrsydevi1]

I know this post will generate some raised eyebrows... but here goes...

I currently live in a 3rd floor (attic) apartment...

For reasons I wont get into... some days I have to leave for work and CANNOT leave the AC on...

I have returned from work some days with a room temp of 94+.. and a tank temp of 88-92...

My little Zoa frags have thus far appeared to be oblivious to this... all fully open and looking like they could care less.. meanwhile.. I have panicked..

When this has happened.. I immediately turn the AC on, and point a fan directing the AC at the tank.... the temp drops back to 80ish in about 2 hours.. In severe cases.. I have floated water bottles full of ice...


Now. when I KNOW its going to be a steamy day.. I leave a fan blowing on my tank with the top off... and temps havent really gotten over 88...

But.. the fact is.. in my experience... my Zoas have shown utter indifference to high temps... and drastic temp adjustments...

I HAVE read that many Zoas actually withstand being out of water at low tide.. In direct sunlight.. I imagine those temps are pretty damn high..

Not saying in any way that temp can or should be disregarded... just relaying my experience... :hmm2:

Flame away!


BTW... I also have not lost ANY livestock that you see listed below.. despite this random temp cycle...

 

[tmz]

I run 75-78 degrees.

Hi Dave, You run about 2 two 3 degrees cooler than I do. I'm interested in how sps and other corals do at 75 because I have erectus seahorses in tank integrated into my system and would like it just a little cooler for them but don't want to jepardize the other animals. What do you think?

 

[goldenfiji]

70 to 90F are fine based on my experience.

 

[TjwBlake]

I know this post will generate some raised eyebrows... but here goes...

I currently live in a 3rd floor (attic) apartment...

For reasons I wont get into... some days I have to leave for work and CANNOT leave the AC on...

I have returned from work some days with a room temp of 94+.. and a tank temp of 88-92...

My little Zoa frags have thus far appeared to be oblivious to this... all fully open and looking like they could care less.. meanwhile.. I have panicked..

When this has happened.. I immediately turn the AC on, and point a fan directing the AC at the tank.... the temp drops back to 80ish in about 2 hours.. In severe cases.. I have floated water bottles full of ice...


Now. when I KNOW its going to be a steamy day.. I leave a fan blowing on my tank with the top off... and temps havent really gotten over 88...

But.. the fact is.. in my experience... my Zoas have shown utter indifference to high temps... and drastic temp adjustments...

I HAVE read that many Zoas actually withstand being out of water at low tide.. In direct sunlight.. I imagine those temps are pretty damn high..

Not saying in any way that temp can or should be disregarded... just relaying my experience... :hmm2:

Flame away!


BTW... I also have not lost ANY livestock that you see listed below.. despite this random temp cycle...

Just to keep up the discussion and play a little devils advocate...

While I have no doubt that your livestock is not bothered by the temp fluctuations, the question is how is their growth looking during all this? They can not be bothered by the temp changes but that doesn't mean it is ideal right?

Just curious about how well they are spreading how good their color is, things like that.

 

[tmz]

I planned to ignore the post since it implies 92 degree temp spikes are ok for a reef tank. They are not even if some organisms are still standing.

As a caveat for those who may try this ,spikes like that are amost always deadly to most living things in a closed system due to lower solubility levels for things like oxygen and other elements , increased metabolic rates ,nutrient production ,bacterial growth ,bleaching and tank "crashes".
Generally, higher temps within reasonable ranges increase growth.

 

[A. Grandis]

I know this post will generate some raised eyebrows... but here goes...

I currently live in a 3rd floor (attic) apartment...

For reasons I wont get into... some days I have to leave for work and CANNOT leave the AC on...

I have returned from work some days with a room temp of 94+.. and a tank temp of 88-92...

My little Zoa frags have thus far appeared to be oblivious to this... all fully open and looking like they could care less.. meanwhile.. I have panicked..

When this has happened.. I immediately turn the AC on, and point a fan directing the AC at the tank.... the temp drops back to 80ish in about 2 hours.. In severe cases.. I have floated water bottles full of ice...


Now. when I KNOW its going to be a steamy day.. I leave a fan blowing on my tank with the top off... and temps havent really gotten over 88...

But.. the fact is.. in my experience... my Zoas have shown utter indifference to high temps... and drastic temp adjustments...

I HAVE read that many Zoas actually withstand being out of water at low tide.. In direct sunlight.. I imagine those temps are pretty damn high..

Not saying in any way that temp can or should be disregarded... just relaying my experience... :hmm2:

Flame away!


BTW... I also have not lost ANY livestock that you see listed below.. despite this random temp cycle...

Why are you asking to be flamed? LOL!
And you know how bad that is!

Grandis.

 

[A. Grandis]

70 to 90F are fine based on my experience.

How often you have the 86+ and for how long?
I wouldn't say that's fine, I'm sorry.

Grandis.