How long does it take for a zoa to multiply

[ohchiz84]

Im a newbie, was thinking about getting a few mid-higher priced zoa species, its for a 3 gal tank so i was thinking about just getting a single polyp of each and letting them grow out. im sure it probably varies a lot, but what is a general time frame for a polyp to become 2 polyps, or 4 polyps, etc.

 

[dalston]

Like you say, it does vary (a lot). I find the different variables to be genus of the zoa, lighting, flow, water quality, and size of frag.

I never buy single polyp frags so I can't tell you from experience but usually for me, it takes a few weeks for my frags to settle in and start budding.

 

[DH212]

Just a general answer, I would say 3 weeks for zoas. But pe would be very long. Paly is very fast. It all depends.

 

[Friday Night]

I have tons of singles do to fragging and what not....... but yea water chem lighting and the specific zoa/paly... you should see "budding" "nubs" and the zoa mat spreading in couple weeks

 

[wycombes]

Check out the thread on vitC and "possibly" shortening the time to multiply. Some have had success and others would say not to use it.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1602494

 

[amore169]

It really depends on the type of zoa and the condition of the tank but for example PD'S are very good growers but PPE'S are painfully slow growers for me.

 

[PIPS]

there are too many variables for a straight answer