Zoa Questions

[samdaman]

I have some zoas on a rock there are some on the top and some on the bottom. The top ones get good light, the bottom ones don't get any. Will they die without light?? There is no possible way for both to get equal amounts the bottom ones are deep in a crevice.

 

[B-Willz]

Many zoas will extend their stalk to reach for the light. Depending on the type they can survive in shaded areas, although they may loose some color.

 

[samdaman]

Many zoas will extend their stalk to reach for the light. Depending on the type they can survive in shaded areas, although they may loose some color.

I haven't seen them open in a couple of days.. they where small so I don't think they can extend their stalk far enough. The ones on top are bigger, should I turn the rock around? there are about 4 polyps on top and 3 on the bottom

 

[B-Willz]

Do you know kind they are? If they grew there, then there must be some way to set the rock for them all to get light.

 

[Jacuzzi]

I would let it go, by leaving the rock alone they will grow the direction where they feel more comfortable and thrive, by not disturbing them helps them spread faster also.

 

[samdaman]

Do you know kind they are? If they grew there, then there must be some way to set the rock for them all to get light.

If I put the rock sideways so they partially get light they neither of them open

 

[B-Willz]

I don't know the name of them butI have them in my tank and they grow fast. So like Jacuzzi said, just leave it, they will grow fast.

 

[samdaman]

Ok, but they don't open or anything. Since i had that rock the top one multiplied 3 times, and the bottom one once, but i changed tank and the bottoms ones get less light so I have not seen them open

 

[B-Willz]

You may lose the ones on the bottom, or they may adjust and survive. I have some growing on the bottom of my tank in shade. If you really want to save those you may need to frag the rock. Honestly I would not worry about it, soon you will have to many to count any ways.

 

[samdaman]

The only reason I want them is because they are different color from the top ones. How would I frag the rock? just break it?

 

[B-Willz]

The easiest would be to break the rock. There are alot of good fragging tips here if you do a search. Just be sure to wear eye protection and gloves.

 

[samdaman]

Oh ok. Ill try that