Zoa basics?

[Wrench]

I'm trying to learn all I can about the different kinds of corals so I can detirmine how to set up my tank. Anyone have a good link or article on the basics of keeping zoa's? Things like lighting requirements and feeding. Thanks.

 

[twon8]

no feeding required; they like bright light, but dont' start them up top.

 

[MoCha920]

feeding is required, how can a coral survive without a trace of food in the system?

 

[Wrench]

how much light and what kind? Are they photosynthetic or do they need to be fed plankton?

 

[Reef Junkie]

They are photosynthetic. They normally do not feed on phytoplankton.

It is a waste of time, money and nutrients in your tank to feed zoanthids. Some Palythoa will eat if offered food, but even they can survive and grow without being offered any additional food. Other then what they can capture floating in your tank (ie. when you feed your fish).

 

[drummereef]

Mine like fairly bright light and flow. I have never spot fed or dosed anything to enhance growth. They grow like mad. They have been easy to keep so far (fingers crossed).