more food or super clean water? Which is best?

[padi200]

This may seem like a strange question, but in people's zoanthid experience, do most grow faster with very high quality water ( No nitrate, no phosphate, well filtered with carbon, skimmer etc. ) or a more nutrient rich water with foods that the zoas might ingest which might not be quite are pure.

 

[SIR PATRICK]

I would have to say both at the same time.

Zoas look their best with proper parameters- 0 amonia, no2, no3, phos, and suficient lighting, but need nutrients (disolved organics/food) to grow well.

I would have to say a great filtration system/tank husbandry and heavy feedings would be ideal for the best growth and apearence of zoas/palys.

 

[padi200]

additives

additives

Sounds good, so what is your opinon about additives such as
Brightwell Aquatics CoralAmino or other amino acid type additives?

 

[650-IS350]

Good STEADY paramters and water conditions. Once they're in a good spot leave them be.

 

[SIR PATRICK]

I wouldnt sugest the additives named for zoanthid keeping.

 

[650-IS350]

and keep up with water changes and you should be good.