Should you feed zoanthids?

Like others had said, you don’t need to feed them as they will feed off light, water, and fish waste but if you want to feed them make sure you feed as little as possible. It’s very easy to get too much nutrients in the water and have algae blooms and poor water quality.

How often do you feed zoanthids?

Some zoanthids and palythoas seem to like eating meaty foods, so feeding them only makes them happier and often, multiply more quickly. I have been amazed to see the growth of some palythoas and zoanthids that are target fed regularly. Now what I mean by regularly is 2-3 times a week.

Where should Aquarium zoanthids be placed?

Place zoanthid corals in an area of low-medium to medium-high flow. Too much flow may make it hard for the polyps to open. You will know your zoanthids are “happy” if they open and are fully extended without seeming to stretch too far upright.

Do zoas like high flow?

Ideally, your Zoanthids should live in a low to medium-high flow area. Generally, Zoas prefer a location that’s neither too shaded or too exposed.

Do zoas need lots of light?

Let There Be Light Experts recommend moderate lighting for zoanthids. Keep in mind however, that this is moderate lighting for corals. This still means more lighting than a fish-only aquarium. However, tall aquariums need more light, since light dissipates when traveling through water.

Do zoas like dirty water?

Zoas prefer a STABLE tank. Whether that’s clean or dirty really doesn’t matter, IMHO.

Do ZOAS like high flow?

Do ZOAS need lots of light?

Do ZOAS like dirty water?

Can zoanthids get too much light?

So many Zoas will do well in high light but need to be acclimated to those conditions. Yes you are correct, deeper water corals like more blue light.

How many hours of light do Zoanthids need?

8-10 hours is plenty. No need to worry about them opening up when there is daylight, but your lights are off. It’s just their natural behavior to open up whenever a good source of light is available.

What kind of food do you feed zoanthids?

Target feeding these zoanthid coral polyps is fairly straightforward. If you’re using a small particle food like Reef Roids, you want to mix a small scoop of the dry food with a small bit of tank water, so that the food/water mixture is thick and almost pasty. Turn off all of your aquarium pumps.

How to care for zoanthids in a reef tank?

Acclimate your Zoanthids before you introduce them in your reef tank. Try to mimic the conditions they have been before, whether you bought them in an aqua shop or from a fellow hobbyist. Some types of zoas like more light, some less. Experiment until you find the perfect position.

Can a zoanthid have palytoxin in it?

The truth is you can’t be. Not every zoanthid has palytoxin within it. There are few types of Zoanthids known that for sure contain this powerful toxin, such as Palythoa species and Zoanthus species. But you can’t be sure even if you don’t have zoas in your tank.

Which is the best brand of zoanthids to buy?

Many of the most popular “name brand” zoas, like fruit loops, orange bam bam, fire and ice, and whammin’ watermelon have eye-popping colors that will pop best when placed under the actinic lights.