Got some Zoos, now what?!?!

HaleMoana · 10/14/2008, 07:41 PM

Got my first corals... zoos. My tank has been running for close to three months now. Finished my cycle way back on Sept 1. I have had a Scopas Tang in there for 2 weeks. The tank has been stable and I am ready to start stocking.

So, I added a small frag of zoos today. I have them on my frag rack and I will slowly acclimate them to my lighting. Here is my question... What do I do differently now? Anything? I do 20% water changes weekly. I have B Ionic, but I haven't started dosing yet. do I need to? I don't believe they need to be target fed, but any and all help is appreciated! thanks

Don-Coraleone · 10/14/2008, 07:48 PM

you dont have to do anything. they will do better if you pu them somewhere andleave them alone.

plateboy3293 · 10/14/2008, 07:49 PM

You can target feed if you want but they should be able to catch their own food. Watch for fish or inverts picking at them and watch out for zoa eating flatworms and other parasites.

SaltyDr · 10/14/2008, 07:50 PM

They only require light. Nothing special to do. You could target feed, but most do not. You shouldn't need much Ca or Alk supplimentation for zoanthids. You will need a little for coralline, although with frequent water changes unlikely (although this depends on which salt you use)

HaleMoana · 10/14/2008, 07:50 PM

^I did a Pro Coral Cure dip, so I am hoping I got all those undesirables off the frag.

HaleMoana · 10/14/2008, 07:52 PM

I am using Reef Crystals

SaltyDr · 10/14/2008, 07:57 PM

Water changes should suffice. Once you get some more demanding corals like LPS or SPS Ca and alk supplimentation will be necessary.

10/14/2008, 07:41 PM	#1
HaleMoana Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 433	Got some Zoos, now what?!?! Got my first corals... zoos. My tank has been running for close to three months now. Finished my cycle way back on Sept 1. I have had a Scopas Tang in there for 2 weeks. The tank has been stable and I am ready to start stocking. So, I added a small frag of zoos today. I have them on my frag rack and I will slowly acclimate them to my lighting. Here is my question... What do I do differently now? Anything? I do 20% water changes weekly. I have B Ionic, but I haven't started dosing yet. do I need to? I don't believe they need to be target fed, but any and all help is appreciated! thanks __________________ HaleMoana = Home of the Ocean - Delaware Valley Reef Club - Current Tank Info: Custom Starphire 220 In Wall Wrasse Retreat

10/14/2008, 07:49 PM	#3
plateboy3293 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hillsborough, New Jersey Posts: 1,038	You can target feed if you want but they should be able to catch their own food. Watch for fish or inverts picking at them and watch out for zoa eating flatworms and other parasites. __________________ Wars come and go but my soldiers stay eternal Current Tank Info: 155 gallon bow

10/14/2008, 07:50 PM	#5
HaleMoana Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 433	^I did a Pro Coral Cure dip, so I am hoping I got all those undesirables off the frag. __________________ HaleMoana = Home of the Ocean - Delaware Valley Reef Club - Current Tank Info: Custom Starphire 220 In Wall Wrasse Retreat

10/14/2008, 07:52 PM	#6
HaleMoana Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 433	I am using Reef Crystals __________________ HaleMoana = Home of the Ocean - Delaware Valley Reef Club - Current Tank Info: Custom Starphire 220 In Wall Wrasse Retreat

10/14/2008, 07:48 PM	#2
Don-Coraleone Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: east coast Posts: 1,478	you dont have to do anything. they will do better if you pu them somewhere andleave them alone.

10/14/2008, 07:50 PM	#4
SaltyDr Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 1,191	They only require light. Nothing special to do. You could target feed, but most do not. You shouldn't need much Ca or Alk supplimentation for zoanthids. You will need a little for coralline, although with frequent water changes unlikely (although this depends on which salt you use)

10/14/2008, 07:57 PM	#7
SaltyDr Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 1,191	Water changes should suffice. Once you get some more demanding corals like LPS or SPS Ca and alk supplimentation will be necessary.