Zoa problem

[Hilltop Aquariums]

I have these zoas over growing on to my sps and need to get rid of them. I can not remove the rock so I’m looking for advice on removing them in the tank. The ORA red planet doesn’t seem to mind to much but these are getting out of control. Is there any easy way to try to remove these in the tank?

 

[blaxsun]

Nice zoa colony!

 

[Murphs_reef]

Don't touch that.. it looks amazing

 

[Hilltop Aquariums]

Thank you! I’d like to get rid of some on the outer edges though. There is also another acro below them that is not liking the contact and I like the acro better.

 

[blaxsun]

Thank you! I’d like to get rid of some on the outer edges though. There is also another acro below them that is not liking the contact and I like the acro better.

Be careful what you wish for...

 

[Hilltop Aquariums]

Right…. Hahaha

 

[Fish Think Pink]

I have these zoas over growing on to my sps and need to get rid of them. I can not remove the rock so I’m looking for advice on removing them in the tank. The ORA red planet doesn’t seem to mind to much but these are getting out of control. Is there any easy way to try to remove these in the tank?

You can use a metal straw attached to a siphon hose/tube and scrape at the zoas on the edges you are trying to trim back. This is referred to as the 'metal straw trick' though searching for these key words finds many false positives - if anyone sees this and can attach youtube video showing it - would be appreciated

 

[38bill]

King Midas zoa toxicity?

I have too many of these, and I want to get them trimmed back. My first thought is just to go at them with scissors and forceps, try to yank a bunch out so other things can take the space over. Obviously I would like to not poison myself and my tank by doing so. These aren't one of the toxic...

www.reef2reef.com

There is a video in this thread.

 

[Fish Think Pink]

King Midas zoa toxicity?

I have too many of these, and I want to get them trimmed back. My first thought is just to go at them with scissors and forceps, try to yank a bunch out so other things can take the space over. Obviously I would like to not poison myself and my tank by doing so. These aren't one of the toxic...

www.reef2reef.com

There is a video in this thread.

That was EXACTLY the thread I wanted to bookmark for sharing 'metal straw tip'

thank you @38bill and @Timfish (It was probably @Timfish that shared and I recently came across, then could not find in my browser history) - you both ROCK !! Hugs

 

[vetteguy53081]

Frag them !

 

[Hilltop Aquariums]

I have got some off and fragged them. Now I need someone that wants to take them home.

 

[Fish Think Pink]

I have got some off and fragged them. Now I need someone that wants to take them home.

You could also talk to your local reef stores and see if they'll let you trade in. We do that and get store credit (they give wholesale, but they save by not having to pay shipping and it gives them more variety (and often healthier!). My last visit I walked out with a new test kit plus lots of frozen food and pods but my bill was almost nothing due to store credit from giving them coral and fish (aggressive).

 

[Hilltop Aquariums]

Ya I have done that before but the only store around me doesn’t have much. There tanks are usually full of clowns and aptasia.

 

[RC51]

I have these zoas over growing on to my sps and need to get rid of them. I can not remove the rock so I’m looking for advice on removing them in the tank. The ORA red planet doesn’t seem to mind to much but these are getting out of control. Is there any easy way to try to remove these in the tank?

Utter chaos? Don't just bin them. Frag them and sell. You'll probably make at least 100$ or so.

 

[Chrisv.]

I have got some off and fragged them. Now I need someone that wants to take them home.

Are you going to the brs coral symposium tomorrow? If so I'd love a frag @Hilltop Aquariums

 

[Hilltop Aquariums]

Utter chaos? Don't just bin them. Frag them and sell. You'll probably make at least 100$ or so.

Yes they are utter chaos. Literally!

 

[Hilltop Aquariums]

Are you going to the brs coral symposium tomorrow? If so I'd love a frag @Hilltop Aquariums

I wish I was going. I actually have to go pick up a tank for a friend tomorrow.

 

[Chrisv.]

I wish I was going. I actually have to go pick up a tank for a friend tomorrow.

Ah another time! I'm sure the new tank will be fun.

 

[GHOSTLY]

I have got some off and fragged them. Now I need someone that wants to take them home.

Amazing

 

[RC51]

Yes they are utter chaos. Literally!

haha! nice one