Crazy noodle skirts

[flricordia]

What's up with some zoanthids growing these weird skirts? Weren't like this when I first got them. Both had short, straight skirts.

 

[aquarius77]

Looks like you gave them a perm, ive never seen them get quite like that?

 

[rebelprettyboy]

I prolly need to put em in my tank and get some studies going on them to find out whats da deal

 

[Saltysteele]

those are Cool!! :haha:

i've got some that look like that, but their fingers are curly. they are getting very long, though! maybe i have some shirley temples, too! :snicker:

 

[MarvinsReef]

what kind of flow and lighting do you have them under? I've seen this behavior happen with good flow... still healthy healthy but kinda weird looking...

 

[Reef Pets]

Weird but cool!

 

[flricordia]

what kind of flow and lighting do you have them under? I've seen this behavior happen with good flow... still healthy healthy but kinda weird looking...

Lots of nondirectional random flow and under 250 14k Phoenix and Marineglow T5s. I even notice the skirts of the Rainbows starting to lengthen and twist since I moved them from just under T5 tank to this tank.
I have been target feeding pretty heavily lately too if that might be a contributing factor. A blend of Mysis, daphnea, silversides, krill mixed with Rod's coral food.

 

[Saltysteele]

dude! those rainbows are beautiful!! hook me up when your ready! :dribble:

 

[Zoalover34]

My Aog's have curly skirts on them not real long like yours tho.. I think it looks neat.. Not something ya see every day!

 

[MarvinsReef]

Lots of nondirectional random flow and under 250 14k Phoenix and Marineglow T5s. I even notice the skirts of the Rainbows starting to lengthen and twist since I moved them from just under T5 tank to this tank.
I have been target feeding pretty heavily lately too if that might be a contributing factor. A blend of Mysis, daphnea, silversides, krill mixed with Rod's coral food.

I think the biggest factors for the skirts is the flow... if you like the curly long skirts, I say keep 'em as they are since they are looking healthy and very happy... if not, then I would reduce the flow a tad at a time and see if they go back to their original look...

 

[flricordia]

dude! those rainbows are beautiful!! hook me up when your ready! :dribble:

They are for a group growout. None for sale. After spring when they are sent away and I have my frag of them I may be able to hook you up. They are growing much faster than expected so there should be some extras.

 

[flricordia]

I think the biggest factors for the skirts is the flow... if you like the curly long skirts, I say keep 'em as they are since they are looking healthy and very happy... if not, then I would reduce the flow a tad at a time and see if they go back to their original look...

Thanks. You are probably right. I like the skirts like this so will keep the flow as it is.

 

[dbabiak]

Awesome looking rainbows!

 

[GrouperGenius]

Thanks. You are probably right. I like the skirts like this so will keep the flow as it is.

Dude....

 

[flricordia]

Dude....

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p/s Chocolate bars will also suffice if the virgins are not available.