Do Zoas & Acros Have A Beneficial Relationship?

[PeterC99]

Noticing that some of my best Acro stability & growth occurs when my Acro frags have Zoas growing completely around the Acro base. Is there some type of symbiotic relationship between the Acros & Zoas? Does one help protect the other?

 

[Utubereefer]

Hmmm interesting… makes me wanna glue some Zoa’s around my sticks

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Can't speak to your acros, but my I've noticed that where green monsters were touching a plating Monte cap, the growth was anemic. Definitely impaired compared to where it is not touching. Zoas.

 

[AJ_Tsin]

Could they be growing outward/upward instead of encrusting under the zoa shadows because they are looking for light?

 

[PeterC99]

Could they be growing outward/upward instead of encrusting under the zoa shadows because they are looking for light?

Yes - that is probably part of it but wondering if there is something more encouraging polyp extension and growth?

 

[snorklr]

yes...they've been plotting together to murder your snails

 

[PeterC99]

yes...they've been plotting together to murder your snails

Very funny! If only it were true!!!

 

[PeterC99]

Anyone else experience this?