my 1rst zoa pic, need id

[Diver4life]

I bought this zoa for $18.00 actually they gave me 3 pieces. I would like to know what kind it is and if its easy to maintain . and what should i do to keep it healthy. thanks

 

[bertoni]

Zoanthids tend to be hard to impossible for hobbyists to identify any more precisely. They tend to be easy to keep.

 

[Diver4life]

but do you know what is their requirements? and thanks..

 

[bertoni]

They tend not to be very picky, but there's a zoanthid forum where some more experienced people might be able to help. I think they're happier with more moderate lighting.

 

[Diver4life]

well,hope my lights work for them. thanks for the info buddy.

 

[Larah]

when one says "more moderate lighting"
What exactly do they mean?
For instance Does that mean moving the zoo down to the substrate as apposed to the middle of the tank or the top???

 

[Diver4life]

same question /\

 

[bertoni]

Well, that means I'd keep them sheltered from a high-efficiency MH fixture. If you were to get a water-proof light meter, we could probably get more specific, but I'd just watch for signs of trouble, and lower them in the tank as needed.

 

[chrisalmand]

Zoas are cool with pc's all the way up to halides.

 

[Diver4life]

thanks guys

 

[rustybucket145]

Yeah, I've seen them do fine in anything from flourescents to inches under 400w metal halides. I think water quality is probably a little more important than the lighting situation.

 

[Diver4life]

that means that they will do ok in my tank.

 

[baldomero]

hey diver thats a nice piece of coral good price too.

 

[Diver4life]

thanks baldo, hey check your post