calling zoanthid experts

[cee]

I'm looking for IDs on the following that are due to arrive tomorrow along with my long anticipated Acropora rambleri.

All are from the Solomons if that helps. Thanks.

Dave

 

[omreardon]

I have no idea on ID but they are stunning!

 

[cee]

I think the pinks are LOTRs and the blue with red skirts are definately spidermans but I am uncertain about the rest. Quite an assortment on these 4 rocks and a vendor I've had a long-term relationship with was quite generous to hand pick them for me.

Dave

 

[Weetabix]

I think the pinks are actually Candy Apple Pinks.
Make sure to dip them and inspect for nudi eggs before putting them in your tank, Zoa Colonies are notorious for having diseases or pests.
I would do a short 1-2 min dip in FW to kill any pests as well as dipping with lugol's or Coral Revive.

 

[bluestarfish]

looks like purple nurples, starlight starbrights, blueberry yum yums and pink panthers. j/k i have no clue about the names but those are some very nice zoas

 

[Engloid]

Those look pretty big to be spidermans, but the coloring is the same.

I'd love to have some of the pink ones when you get ready to frag them.

 

[cee]

I think the pinks are actually Candy Apple Pinks.
Make sure to dip them and inspect for nudi eggs before putting them in your tank, Zoa Colonies are notorious for having diseases or pests.
I would do a short 1-2 min dip in FW to kill any pests as well as dipping with lugol's or Coral Revive.

Everything will get a 10% H2O2 dip along with Lugol's. That's my standard protocol.

 

[GPhiAce]

Everything will get a 10% H2O2 dip along with Lugol's. That's my standard protocol.

You use peroxide??? Then Lugol's? Have not heard of the peroxide part. Only on zoas/palys and rocks? Any different than using fluke tabs and ivermectin or milbemycin oxime? I use Selemectin and TMPCC and Lugol's, but have not found bad pests yet. Only starfish and pods thus far. But then again, I get frags from trustworthy people.

 

[cee]

H2O2 is a strong oxidizer and kills fungus, bacteria, algae, and susposedly nudi eggs. It is tricky to do and can kill corals if not carefully monitored. I used it on some frags that were not opening awhile back and after a few days they were back to normal. Zoas are often exposed at low tide and, when closed up, can take a lot of abuse. Oh, and when I say 10%, it 10% over-the-counter, not 10% pure H2O2.

Dave

 

[GPhiAce]

Thanks. I would hope that you were doing 10% of the otc strength. Don't think would survive the 10% peroxide. How long do you leave them in? Do your sps get the same treatment? Just curious since peroxide is a fairly strong oxidizer, and I have never heard of anyone doing it in a dip. Do you think that the slime coat protects them?

 

[Engloid]

I have some giant palys that haven't opened in about 3-4 weeks. I have done iodine dips twice and it doesn't help. they're right next to a newer frag of the same thing and it is doing fine, so I don't think it's water or lighting conditions that's doing it. Would you reccomend the H2O2 dip? Take the store bought stuff and dilute it 9:1, right?

 

[cee]

10 parts tank water to about 1 part OTC H2O2. Safer bet is to add a capful of H2O2 until you start to see bubbles coming off the rock/base of the polyps. No more than 5 minutes in the bath and add some Lugols too if you like.

 

[Engloid]

Got it. Thanks!

 

[salt newbie01]

Nice looking zoas Dave! I really like the ones in the second pic - bright centers. I agree on the candy apple pinks but may be LOTR have to wait and see what they color up like in your tank.

 

[cee]

Nice looking zoas Dave! I really like the ones in the second pic - bright centers. I agree on the candy apple pinks but may be LOTR have to wait and see what they color up like in your tank.

Me too. That rock is covered but just started opening up. Maybe I'll submit them and call the CBGBs since I didn't see anything like them on zoaid.

 

[salt newbie01]

"CBGBs1" I like it Dave!!!

 

[cee]

The 2nd rock is almost completely covered all the way around. So much so I had to slice it in half to give all the polyps exposure to the light. Must be several hundred polyps but all have not opened yet. Being from the Solomons they are very small polyps however.

 

[Quiet Tempest]

Wow! Those are beautiful zoas!

 

[Steve W]

What is "Lugols"? (I'm a newbe) Just set up my first tank today.

Steve W

24G Nano

 

[Engloid]

Lugols is a coral "dip." In other words, it's the brand name of a chemical mixture (including iodine) that is used for soaking corals and live rock in, prior to putting them in your tank. The purpose is to kill any unwanted creatures that may be living in or on the coral or rock.