How to grow zoas?

[snorkeler]

In a ntshell, if I want my zoanthids to grow/multiply, what should I do? Thanks,

snorkeler (new to the hobby, with 2 small zoa colonies in tank)

 

[reefboy1994]

just give it time, stable parameters, and good light. also good parameters. thats pretty much how everything works in this hobby

 

[jjmcat]

just give it time, stable parameters, and good light. also good parameters. thats pretty much how everything works in this hobby

+1 with a little luck to boot.

 

[snorkeler]

What would "good parameters" mean? Pls would you give me some examples or ranges you consider good? Thx,
Snorkeler

 

[HookedonReef17]

Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate .05
Temp 80
SG 1.025
PH 8.2
And i have t5 lighting. Thats working just fine.

 

[GPhiAce]

All of the above. For the most part, they are the easier to keep corals.

 

[MushRoomie]

You could feed for faster growth too. Most polyps will take smaller foods with some meat to them like Cyclops and things of that nature. I have had good success with growth because of feeding my zoanthids.

 

[fkbsar]

I had the same question as the OP. You see such beautiful tanks with the zoas intermingled and spread out. It seems like my frags stay frags for some reason. I do feed cyclopeeze and dts, parameters are good, and have T5 lighting. I guess I just don't have a Zoa Thumb. GSP and Anthalia grow like wild fire for me but not zoas.

 

[Arthurjc]

It seems like some of my corals don't do that good when they get fed.

 

[MazdaSPD3]

Kinda weird but some of my zoas multiple substantially slower than others. My pinks came with 4 polyps about 2 months ago and still have 4, while my blues started with 3 and are now 13-14 polyps.

 

[ximmortaldeathx]

As far as i know zoos do NOT eat meat, what you need to worry about is feeding the zooxanthellae with phytoplankton.

I have several type and some grow slower than others.

give them time and you see how in 2 months they will split 2or3 times per polyp.

read around and you'll see how they act, also, dosing iodide and vitamin c is very good for them, I use brightwell aquatics.

 

[chipnamanda]

Some of mine grow like crazy anywhere in my tank, while others have to be moved several times just to get them to open, yet alone grow.

 

[fstlane4me]

Some of mine grow like crazy anywhere in my tank, while others have to be moved several times just to get them to open, yet alone grow.

+1
I have some zoas that I wish would stop spreading and others that haven't done much in several months.

 

[godiver908]

Can Zoas grow no problem with PC lights only?

 

[Jeff]

Great info. Most people have good growth with fragging to entice new growth, proper lighting, mild/moderate flow, feeding the proper food and stability. I know these things work for me. If you are looking for good food try Rods, Reef-Roids, and Coral Frenzy. They really made a difference in my tank.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=729863
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=586173&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

 

[Scopus Tang]

Great info. Most people have good growth with fragging to entice new growth, proper lighting, mild/moderate flow, feeding the proper food and stability. I know these things work for me. If you are looking for good food try Rods, Reef-Roids, and Coral Frenzy. They really made a difference in my tank.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=729863
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=586173&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

Thanks for the links; lots more good info linked within the links LOL!

 

[Jeff]

You are welcome. Every so often I come across some great info and I bookmark it to pass along at a later time.

 

[NigerBang]

Some grow faster than others.. Depends on the tank and type of zoas..

 

[handfed]

I have been spot feeding mine oyster eggs for the last 2 months and have seen good growth since

 

[scuba guy ron]

I have been experimenting with zoa placement. I have them placed all over the tank with different distances between colonys. I have seen a noticable difference in growth speed when aprox 1 inch to 1.5 inches are between colonys. The growth I've seen is really remarkable imo. Probly about 3-5 new polyps per month when close and 1 new polyp if I'm lucky when there is a great distance. I'm guessing it may be a natural competition for space thing going on. Just some food for thaught.