Zoa garden cleaning technique

[Jvalle]

Hi I’m curious to know if anyone thinks this method of growing and cleaning zoas works as I have been trying it out for a few months and I have had success. I’m Not sure if it’s the method I’m using or this is the normal growth rate of most zoas.
Ok so once a week I add an additional power head to my tank and blast the zoas for a day. They are normally under medium flow and I aim a power head 50 gallon rated at them from about 3 feet. I notice a bunch of junk lifts from under them and the next day they look vibrant . I think this helps them stay healthy and clean and I was wondering if anyone else does the same or do you recommend any other method? Here are a few pics thx

 

[Reefpharmer]

They look great! How do you prevent one type from taking over the others?

 

[TrevorHorn19]

They look great! How do you prevent one type from taking over the others?

Thats the problem I had.

 

[Jvalle]

They look great! How do you prevent one type from taking over the others?

lol I don’t I just let them be and sometimes they morph into a mixed color . I wouldn’t kill any zoa if it grows faster because I love them so much.

 

[Jvalle]

Thats the problem I had.

Hi got any pics u can share. Thx

 

[TrevorHorn19]

lol I don’t I just let them be and sometimes they morph into a mixed color . I wouldn’t kill any zoa if it grows faster because I love them so much.

my nirvanas grew so fast and big they overpowered and choked out my gobstoppers till there were no gobstoppers left.

 

[Jvalle]

That sucks

my nirvanas grew so fast and big they overpowered and choked out my gobstoppers till there were no gobstoppers left.

 

[TrevorHorn19]

Hi got any pics u can share. Thx

the rock in the bottom left is the same nirvana rock with no more gobstoppers

 

[Jvalle]

the rock in the bottom left is the same nirvana rock with no more gobstoppers

Looks awesome so cool

 

[Jvalle]

Looks awesome so cool

check these out closer shots

 

[TrevorHorn19]

check these out closer shots

I like the idea of letting them just grow out on the egg crate in the tank! Ever done this before?

 

[Jvalle]

I like the idea of letting them just grow out on the egg crate in the tank! Ever done this before?

Yes that’s cool too

 

[Kcaspo]

M. My start .... yours looks cool

 

[Brad Waddell Wrath's Reef]

Here is the start of my Zoa Garden

 

[Blknovass]

I use a turkey baster I have for the tank and go over all the rocks just before doing water changes.

 

[petemichelle]

has anyone of you ever got the dreaded zoa pox? is there any treatment that can be done in tank, without having to prying them loose from the rock and dipping them in Furan 2, 3 days in a row?

 

[Jvalle]

Hi that’s the only way I know sucks but it helps . Thx

 

[Hemmdog]

Looks good! I use a turkey baster once a week or so.

 

[Joekovar]

Once or twice a month the moon affects the tides in such a way that the water level goes from abnormally high, to abnormally low, in a short period of time. Resulting in strong fast moving currents.

You're basically emulating that.

 

[Kryssie]

I’m working on my Zoa garden too. Yours is gorgeous!