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.

How much light do zoanthids need?

Any light can grow zoas. In my opinion a combo of metal halide and LED or T5 with leds will give you the best colors as long as your parameters are stables and you have good flow.

How do you increase Zoanthid growth?

How To Make Zoanthids Grow Faster

1. Happy Zoas, Healthy Zoas.
2. Zoanthid Hardiness.
3. Feed Zoas Often.
4. Keep Algae and Vermin at Bay.
5. Give Zoanthids Plenty of Light.
6. Keep the Water Changed Regularly.
7. Make Sure Surrounding Aquatic Life Does Not Harm Your Zoas.
8. Keep it Stable.

How long do zoanthids take to spread?

I find the different variables to be genus of the zoa, lighting, flow, water quality, and size of frag. I never buy single polyp frags so I can’t tell you from experience but usually for me, it takes a few weeks for my frags to settle in and start budding. Just a general answer, I would say 3 weeks for zoas.

Do zoanthids like high flow?

Ideally, your Zoanthids should live in a low to medium-high flow area. If placed in too high of a flow area, polyps will have a difficult time opening, which stunts its growth/development. Generally, Zoas prefer a location that’s neither too shaded or too exposed.

Can zoas touch palys?

zoas and palys can touch but since palys are bigger and have longer stems they usually outgrow zoas and they end up dying. Keep your paramters as stable as you can and your corals will be happy.

Are zoanthids low light?

Zoanthids, like most corals, are highly adaptive to light and will survive under very low light conditions. They will change their colors accordingly and even reproduce. That is called normally by “morphing” (colors) in the hobby.

Why are my Zoanthids so small?

Another common cause of diminishing or undersized zoas is salinity flux. If the salinity of the tank is not kept stable, the zoa will release aminos and sugars to regulate internal osmotic balance. If you want to minimize wasting and maximize growth keep the salinity constant.

Do ZOAS multiply?

It will reproduce if you have the right parameters. With a healthy tank, it should reproduce well. Some multiply quickly, some very slowly.

How often do I feed ZOAS?

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.