Zoanthid wars.

[reefed419]

Hey zoas heads. I am having a problem with my zoas and palys killing each other. I am wondering how the experts handle this problem. What's the best way to handle this?





Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[Pete polyp]

So you're having them move into the colonies and taking over?

 

[reefed419]

So you're having them move into the colonies and taking over?

Yes, that is what is happening. I started with with my frags a couple of inches apart and they are now growing into each other and killing the ones they invade.

 

[Pete polyp]

Yeah, some zoa/paly will choke out others. I have used manual removal before to get the invaders off the other colonies. I try to keep mine far enough apart so this won't happen.

 

[reefed419]

The tank is only a 14g biocube. There is not much room to spread corals out. What is the best way to remove the invading zoas from the rock. Do u remove the rock with the zoas on it or do u remove the zoas in the tank? Trying not to disturb the other corals, and the scape too much.

 

[Pete polyp]

I left them in there and either scraped them off the rock or plucked them off with tweezers. If you are careful about it, they can survive and glued to another rock.

 

[joshporksandwich]

I have most of my z/ps elevated so i can move easily. Only option i see for you is a chisel and a hammer.

 

[reefed419]

I have most of my z/ps elevated so i can move easily. Only option i see for you is a chisel and a hammer.

Josh,
How do u have your Z/Ps elevated? I would like more info on that.

 

[joshporksandwich]

I keep them on the frag plug and glue the bottom