Zoanthids

[Tennyson]

Hey everyone, I'm new to zoanthids, and I plan to get some, but what different kinds are their? When I google images it, there are like 40 different kinds.

I'm just asking for pics of some so I know what to look for, for when I buy a zoanthid, and I think there are many different kinds of them. If you could include what kind they are, what kind of flow and lighting they are under and what price you got them for that would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[capture]

there are too many kinds to even say here on this thread. for the most part they are all about the same in regards to care. some like a little more light and flow then others. look around and read what you can. i'm sure others will chime in.

 

[MUCHO REEF]

"Hey everyone, I'm new to zoanthids, and I plan to get some, but what different kinds are their? When I google images it, there are like 40 different kinds. "

The numbers, types, colors, variations, morphs etc are endless. With this being your very first instance of buying zoanthids and palythoas, I would highly recommend, for the sake of the corals you are going to keep and since you are new to zoanthid, that it would be most beneficial to take some time to read, research and gain a better understanding of them. I don't mean to sound harsh, and believe me I'm not. I would just slowly acclimate yourself to one or two inexpensive frags or colonies and check out the Zoanthid Information Draft at the top of this forum. It holds an awful lot of helpful information that's posted by many members in this forum. See link below.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=632970

There's also an entire thread of pictures posted daily which can be found in the link below as well. Try not to limit yourself to what everyone else has. Buy what you like and can afford is the best advice I can give you my friend.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1246758

Light and flow in your tank is determined by your budget, tank size etc. Could you share some lengthy details about your systems as we would all love to help you. And most of all, welcome to the forum.


Mucho Reef

 

[Tennyson]

Oh wow, thanks, I never new that Zoanthids were that toxic and could kill someone, guess I should be careful once I get one. And I don't have no idea how to take care of zoes, I have yellow polyps and they are doing good. Thanks for the info.

 

[OneReef]

zoas are easy to take care of. They pretty much take care of themselves. Just wear gloves/eyewear when fragging or handling.

 

[Tennyson]

you mean its dangerous to touch them too? Even yellow polyps?

 

[Chriskid]

They are all very poisonous. I was fragging one night and accidently rubbed my eye. Around three in the morning I couldn't see and wound up in the hospital.....

 

[NanoReefWanabe]

there is more worry about bacterial infections from zoas, or any coral, rock, or creature you put into your tank, then there are issues of toxicity...i still have yet to read actual documented and tested accounts of toxicity...but tonnes of accounts of what seems to be more of a bacterial infection...much like the bite from a gila monster or komodo dragon...non toxic but festering bacteria can be fatal, and quickly...

to minimize your risk of exposure to bacteria...it is strongly recommended you wear gloves and eye protection when handling anything in your tank...even the slime coating on the shell of a snail i am sure could prove to be quite hazardous...anyone care to rub a snail in their eye, mouth, nose?

as for varieties of zoas....try checking out zoaid.com....there is a lot of named polyps there...and tones of morphs of them as well...and loads of info and nasty hitch hikers to watch out for as well...