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	CORAL OF THE WEEK-------Zoanthus spp.
Fishes Rock Mega Fish Posts: 971 Kudos: 41 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Jan-2003	i am going to make an effort to get these corals because then i have a really good reason to keep my families hand out the tanK! Nice one Bonny. I also warned my family.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
Final Aquarium VII Hobbyist Posts: 92 Kudos: 0 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	I've been tryin forever to find a site that sells brilliant zoo's and I still havent found any. Do you have any reccomendations.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
Gilligan Mega Fish I love you Alena Posts: 1267 Kudos: 555 Votes: 50 Registered: 25-Mar-2003	Try Marinedepot.com I'm sure they have it. "Party it up, Drink it down"
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
Fishes Rock Mega Fish Posts: 971 Kudos: 41 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Jan-2003	Oh that stinks, Should i keep it or get rid of this coral? How do you know it is palythoa? What should i look for if i exchange this coral so i won't end up with palythoa again? I am not sure if my LFS will take it back.. HOw bad they are toxinwise? R my fish or other coral are in danger? Am i get sick? How bad? I think i handle that coral couple of times and nothing happen to me so i am confused now but it's better safe then sorry..i guess.. Thanks Nate for your help
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	I have kept Palythoa without any problems......I say if you like them then keep them. Just wash up after you handle them, and wear gloves if you ever frag them. Zoa sites Ebay.com....search for Live Coral http://www.eastcoastclams.com http://www.thesea.org [/href]http://www.frags.org[/href] There are alot more, I just have to dig up the addresses again.....another good site for online coral purchases is http://www.cquarium.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
Fishes Rock Mega Fish Posts: 971 Kudos: 41 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Jan-2003	But r they OK with other fish and coral? Do they release poison in the water?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	they will be fine with the fish and coral.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
bonny Ultimate Fish Guru Engineer in waiting Posts: 3121 Kudos: 498 Votes: 7 Registered: 09-Mar-2003	i am going to make an effort to get these corals because then i have a really good reason to keep my families hand out the tanK!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
Fishes Rock Mega Fish Posts: 971 Kudos: 41 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Jan-2003	Thanks Nate
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Oleta Ultimate Fish Guru You can\'t rollerskate in a buffalo herd Posts: 3397 Kudos: 2260 Votes: 186 Registered: 16-Aug-2001	Very good pictures, Fire! Your zoos are gorgeous
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DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	bumpy bumpy for Adam.
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jayrascoe Small Fry Posts: 0 Kudos: 0 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Aug-2004	Fantastic photography.
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me is already in use Fish Addict Posts: 596 Kudos: 99 Votes: 25 Registered: 02-Dec-2003	Pretty
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pufferpunk Big Fish Posts: 462 Kudos: 395 Votes: 0 Registered: 21-Feb-2003	Why can't I see any of the pics?
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nano reefer Fish Addict Posts: 716 Kudos: 570 Votes: 3 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	because this topic is very old
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pufferpunk Big Fish Posts: 462 Kudos: 395 Votes: 0 Registered: 21-Feb-2003	On my forum that wouldn't matter. I would really like to be able to ID the corals I'm interested in (newbie here), especially when folks are selling them online. Anywhere I can look for IDs?
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nano reefer Fish Addict Posts: 716 Kudos: 570 Votes: 3 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	reef central is a good place
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DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	The pictures are not available because I had them on my FP premium members site and they were taken away as on of the benefits and we were given other benefits instead. I will Upload some more photos to my photobucket account and post them here.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	yup, they look like palythoa to me. If you get in the tank to move them around then just wear some gloves......and wash up after.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	Scientific name: Zoanthus spp. Classification: Soft coral/zoanthid anemone Common names: Button polyps, Zoo's, Zoa Description: Zoanthids are colonies of small anemone looking polyps similar to sea mats. Fine tentacles radiate out from the edge of the disc. These polyps can be connected at the base, but only due to the way that they reproduce. They do not share a common base like sea mats do. Color is variable depending on type. Hardiness: Zoanthids are extremly hardy, and are an excellent beginner coral. They can survive in all different kinds of conditions, and can also tolerate mild conditions of poor water quality. Lighting: Can tolerate low light levels, but tend to develop brighter more intense colors under higher intensity lighting. Water current: Low to Moderate prefered. Temperature: Does well in a range of 76 to 84 degrees F. Aggressiveness: Low. Encrusting growth pattern can lead to encroachment on its neighbors. Feeding: Probably obtains most if not all of their nutrients from their zooanthellae, but may also benefit from phytoplankton. Supplements: None noted. Normal acceptable water parameters. Tank positioning: No special requirements other than low to moderate water flow. Zoanthids are usually placed near the bottom of the tank since they are not as light demanding. They also make great filler corals for placing between larger specimens. Propagation: Easily propagated by cutting individual polyps fromt he main colony, and being netted down on some rubble. Placing rubble around the main colony will also allow the colony to bud off onto the rubble. They can also be cut and superglued to a suitable substrate. Pics [/font][/font][/font][/font][/font][/font] [span class="edited"][Edited by Firefighter1_Emt_Cop 2003-06-17 04:32][/span] [span class="edited"][Edited by DarkRealm Overlord 2003-07-10 16:49][/span] [span class="edited"][Edited by DarkRealm Overlord 2004-04-23 14:24][/span]
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