Do Zoas Really Need Marine Phytoplankton?
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I think zoa's feed more heavily on zooplankton (the animal microorganisms which feed on the phyto plankton)
being photosynthetic, supplemental feedings arn't necessary, however many will exhibit a feeding response when the appropriate foods are introduced in the aquarium.
I've had good luck feeding coral frenzy, microvore by brightwell aquatics, and cyclopeeze.
is it worth a try...
yes, you may experience additional growth
no, you may experience nitrate/phos spikes due to added nutrients in the water.
Corals/zoas are noted to feed primarily at night...use moonlighting after your display lights are off. then broadcast feed the tank
being photosynthetic, supplemental feedings arn't necessary, however many will exhibit a feeding response when the appropriate foods are introduced in the aquarium.
I've had good luck feeding coral frenzy, microvore by brightwell aquatics, and cyclopeeze.
is it worth a try...
yes, you may experience additional growth
no, you may experience nitrate/phos spikes due to added nutrients in the water.
Corals/zoas are noted to feed primarily at night...use moonlighting after your display lights are off. then broadcast feed the tank
xabbasx7
New member
thanks and good advice.
A. Grandis
Active member
I've tried marine phytoplankton for a while and had only algae problems with no significant zoa improvements. Planktons are much better.
For more info please take a look here:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2167572
Have fun!
Grandis.
For more info please take a look here:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2167572
Have fun!
Grandis.
REEF MANIA
New member
I never fed my zoas and they grew like crazy. Everyone has there opinions. I guess it also depends on what lights you have.
A. Grandis
Active member
You're not alone.
Lights are only part of it.
Would be very interesting to hear about your lights.
Thanks,
Grandis.
A. Grandis
Active member
I meant zooplankton is much better.
Specially because in some cases phytoplankton introduces phosphates in higher rates than zooplankton.
Sorry!
Grandis.
goldenfiji
New member
You don't really need to feed zoas (but palys do). Fish poop will do fine
A. Grandis
Active member
Have you tried fish poop, goldenfiji?
I did just to make sure. They rejected.
Zoas aren't bacteria. :beachbum:
Grandis.
I did just to make sure. They rejected.
Zoas aren't bacteria. :beachbum:
Grandis.
A. Grandis
Active member
Hummm...
My "zoas" (Zoanthus spp.) do take food. Some of my Zoanthus spp. are actually fast to grab the food particles. Some of the smallest aren't as fast as the palys to close and grab the particles, but they do take food.
I think you're a little confused.
Here are the definitions, as I understand people use them for:
"Zoas" = Zoanthus spp.
"Zoas" = Zoanthids in general.
"Palys" = Palythoa spp. or Protopalythoa spp.
The definition of the terms above are how people normally refer them to.
"Zoas", as Zoanthids, is the general term for Zoanthus spp., Palythoa spp., Protopalythoa spp., etc...
For example: My "zoa" tank.
That would be a tank with all different types od zoanthids.
Another example: My zoa doesn't eat.
That normally would be reffered to a Zoanthus spp.
So you can say that all "palys" (Palythoa spp., etc) are "zoas" (zoanthids), but not all "zoas" (Zoanthus spp.) are "palys" (Palythoa spp., etc).
That would be the opposite of what you've posted.
Hope that helps to understand!:thumbsup:
Grandis.
Friday Night
New member
I feed my zoas consistent water parameters
