As someone who is relatively new to the hobby (been in it for about a year, but just now figuring out what I don't know), I'm still trying to figure out what I want to do with my tank as far as corals go. So I've been researching quite a bit on soft corals and zoas/palys, and of course I stumbled across all the threads on palytoxins today. So I have to ask, are these corals worth the hassle for a rookie, or should I just stick with less dangerous species?
Zoas/Palys worth it?
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reefpeeper
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They are not dangerous enough to not have them. Just use caution when fragging
SushiGirl
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Going outside is dangerous....
I haven't been keeping corals for long but if you wash your hands, don't touch moist tissues (eyes, mouth, nose) until you've washed up you "should" be good to go unless you're really sensitive to the toxins.
I find my z/p's very interesting, the color, the movement, looking for babies splitting off
I haven't been keeping corals for long but if you wash your hands, don't touch moist tissues (eyes, mouth, nose) until you've washed up you "should" be good to go unless you're really sensitive to the toxins.
I find my z/p's very interesting, the color, the movement, looking for babies splitting off
Going outside is dangerous....
I haven't been keeping corals for long but if you wash your hands, don't touch moist tissues (eyes, mouth, nose) until you've washed up you "should" be good to go unless you're really sensitive to the toxins.
I find my z/p's very interesting, the color, the movement, looking for babies splitting off
I already have some in my tank and haven't had a problem so far, but this was one of those "you don't know what you don't know" things until I really starting reading some of these threads this week.
I also wasn't sure if this toxin was something that could crash my tank either.
jdyer88
New member
totally worth it
totally worth it
Zoas and palys are typically very hardy, in my experience. They grow quickly relative to other corals, and, IMO, are a good starter coral. They are a good barometer for your water quality too. If they are surviving and multiplying, and your water quality tests are coming up clean, than you can try a softy or lps. Thats what I've told friends and it has worked for them.
totally worth it
Zoas and palys are typically very hardy, in my experience. They grow quickly relative to other corals, and, IMO, are a good starter coral. They are a good barometer for your water quality too. If they are surviving and multiplying, and your water quality tests are coming up clean, than you can try a softy or lps. Thats what I've told friends and it has worked for them.
So did I until I started reading some of these threads! I would've never guessed.
