Zooanthid tank

StoneyReef · 02-02-2004, 06:26 AM

I am really debating about starting a small zooanthid tank. I am thinking a small 20L tank, a thin layer of sand for substrate, and live rock, some homemade so I can get some towers. No sump, no overflow, no skimmer, OK maybe a skimmer(my BETA stage one) Since I have never had a zoo in my life, what kind of flow, what kind of light, what K of light etc etc.

I am thinking a LARGE titanium heater behind the rocks as it will go in my bedroom and I always sleep with a window open no matter what temperature it is. A couple of maxijets or perhaps a larger pump on a spray bar behind the rocks.

Of course the standard kalk reactor. So give me some ideas, some information, what is this going to take.

I may put fish in, if so they will be pairs of purple and red firefish and some clown gobies, perhaps a sunrise or orchid dotty.

So since I have been an SPS freak, please tell me about zoos!

Do zoos fight? BTW, no other corals will go in this tank, only zoos!

Gina · 02-02-2004, 06:41 AM

I don't know anything about zoos so, someone else would be best to answer your questions. I just want to give you a heads up to one of the species of fish you mentioned. The orchid dottyback.

I have one of these fish and although beautiful and fun to watch, she/he likes to make her sleeping quarters under the rock and is constantly picking up sand and bringing it out and spitting it everywhere. We sometimes have to blow the sand off of corals because of this. So, I would watch that if you get one, you may have to do the same with your zoos.

wooddood · 02-02-2004, 07:15 AM

patrick im with gina on this one.i have a couple of zoo colonies so am no expert on them yet lol.ask travis i know he keeps a lot of zoos.good luck though i know people with your answers will chime in.

reefrunner · 02-02-2004, 09:36 AM

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Do zoos fight? BTW, no other corals will go in this tank, only zoos!

I have zoos prety much right on top of each other, none of mine have harmed each other, they just keep cramming together until I frag.

Michael_Lambert · 02-02-2004, 10:04 AM

I have about 15 different species of zoo's ( at least colors ) in my 30g tank, And i have never had issues with them.. i also keep mushrooms and leathers in there as well.. Now i do run Carbon 24/7 as they do release some toxins into the water.. "Chemical Warfare"

ScottT1980 · 02-02-2004, 10:11 AM

Here is a thread I started about a week ago on regarding zoanthid growth in case you missed it...

Good luck!

Take er easy
Scott T.

Cougra · 02-02-2004, 10:15 AM

I have 9 different Zo colonies in my 29High tank without any problems. I have medium current, low to medium bio-load, random skimming (depending on weather the unit decides to work or not) and PC/NO lighting. The lighting is a 72,000K with actinic suplementation.

I haven't noticed any chemical warfare going on between the Zo's. I also have a couple stocks of Xenia and a couple small shrooms in the tank without any problems at the moment.

BigReepher · 02-02-2004, 12:57 PM

I used to use 15watts on my 20 tall. The zos did fine under the 15w, they grew slow but they did grow. Now I'm using a 150W DE HQI, they grow faster and look fuller under the 150s. But I feel like its a bit much for them if the lighting peroid gets longer than 7 hours. I also run carbon in the 10g sump 24/7, no skimmer, 25 lbs. LR, 290 gph turnover. I don't feed much, but I hear that zos like it. I don't know if this is ideal or not but it's been workin pretty good. Zoanthids don't fight each other that I know of. Sorry I can't be much more of a help. Go for it!

dickie52 · 02-02-2004, 01:57 PM

Zoos love company.....

zy112 · 02-02-2004, 03:15 PM

in my tank, it seems like the closer they are together the faster they spread. i have quite a bit of flow and 300 watts on a 55.

cheeks69 · 02-02-2004, 03:25 PM

WOW !! awesome color and variety dickie52 looks awesome

ScottT1980 · 02-02-2004, 04:07 PM

Yeah, logical and others have mentioned that zoos actually *appear* to grow a bit quicker in "dirtier" tanks that are feed well, skimmed less, have some flow, and are surrounded by varying color morphs...

Take er easy
Scott T.

Craig Manoukian · 02-02-2004, 04:25 PM

20 gallon long with Zoanthids, mushrooms, Plyathoa, Xenia, and a BTA. Two small damsels, 5 Red Scarlet Hermits, and 6 snails.

Seaclone 100 skimmer tuned low, 35 lbs of LR, 4" DSB, Aqua Clear 200 filter, Aqua Clear 201 Power Head, cheapo 100 watt heater, and 110 watts of 10,000k PC lighting.

The fire or purple gobies will not like the shallowness of the 20 long and will perpetually carpet surf.

This set-up rocks. Very low bioload from the damsels.

02-02-2004, 06:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
StoneyReef No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 243 View Gallery Karma Komment	Zooanthid tank I am really debating about starting a small zooanthid tank. I am thinking a small 20L tank, a thin layer of sand for substrate, and live rock, some homemade so I can get some towers. No sump, no overflow, no skimmer, OK maybe a skimmer(my BETA stage one) Since I have never had a zoo in my life, what kind of flow, what kind of light, what K of light etc etc. I am thinking a LARGE titanium heater behind the rocks as it will go in my bedroom and I always sleep with a window open no matter what temperature it is. A couple of maxijets or perhaps a larger pump on a spray bar behind the rocks. Of course the standard kalk reactor. So give me some ideas, some information, what is this going to take. I may put fish in, if so they will be pairs of purple and red firefish and some clown gobies, perhaps a sunrise or orchid dotty. So since I have been an SPS freak, please tell me about zoos! Do zoos fight? BTW, no other corals will go in this tank, only zoos!

02-02-2004, 06:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	I don't know anything about zoos so, someone else would be best to answer your questions. I just want to give you a heads up to one of the species of fish you mentioned. The orchid dottyback. I have one of these fish and although beautiful and fun to watch, she/he likes to make her sleeping quarters under the rock and is constantly picking up sand and bringing it out and spitting it everywhere. We sometimes have to blow the sand off of corals because of this. So, I would watch that if you get one, you may have to do the same with your zoos. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

02-02-2004, 07:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: marion. INDIANA Posts: 3,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	patrick im with gina on this one.i have a couple of zoo colonies so am no expert on them yet lol.ask travis i know he keeps a lot of zoos.good luck though i know people with your answers will chime in. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

02-02-2004, 10:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	I have 9 different Zo colonies in my 29High tank without any problems. I have medium current, low to medium bio-load, random skimming (depending on weather the unit decides to work or not) and PC/NO lighting. The lighting is a 72,000K with actinic suplementation. I haven't noticed any chemical warfare going on between the Zo's. I also have a couple stocks of Xenia and a couple small shrooms in the tank without any problems at the moment. __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

02-02-2004, 12:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
BigReepher Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 474 View Gallery Karma Komment	I used to use 15watts on my 20 tall. The zos did fine under the 15w, they grew slow but they did grow. Now I'm using a 150W DE HQI, they grow faster and look fuller under the 150s. But I feel like its a bit much for them if the lighting peroid gets longer than 7 hours. I also run carbon in the 10g sump 24/7, no skimmer, 25 lbs. LR, 290 gph turnover. I don't feed much, but I hear that zos like it. I don't know if this is ideal or not but it's been workin pretty good. Zoanthids don't fight each other that I know of. Sorry I can't be much more of a help. Go for it! __________________ I'm not a doctor but I'll take a look.

02-02-2004, 10:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Michael_Lambert Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 586 View Gallery Karma Komment	I have about 15 different species of zoo's ( at least colors ) in my 30g tank, And i have never had issues with them.. i also keep mushrooms and leathers in there as well.. Now i do run Carbon 24/7 as they do release some toxins into the water.. "Chemical Warfare"

02-02-2004, 10:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,485 View Gallery Karma Komment	Here is a thread I started about a week ago on regarding zoanthid growth in case you missed it... Good luck! Take er easy Scott T.

02-02-2004, 01:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
dickie52 Limpet Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NY Posts: 134 View Gallery Karma Komment	Zoos love company..... __________________ Oh my head.....

02-02-2004, 03:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
zy112 Elegance coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,225 View Gallery Karma Komment	in my tank, it seems like the closer they are together the faster they spread. i have quite a bit of flow and 300 watts on a 55. __________________ Zach

02-02-2004, 03:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	WOW !! awesome color and variety dickie52 looks awesome __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

02-02-2004, 04:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,485 View Gallery Karma Komment	Yeah, logical and others have mentioned that zoos actually appear to grow a bit quicker in "dirtier" tanks that are feed well, skimmed less, have some flow, and are surrounded by varying color morphs... Take er easy Scott T. __________________ My Tank

02-02-2004, 04:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	20 gallon long with Zoanthids, mushrooms, Plyathoa, Xenia, and a BTA. Two small damsels, 5 Red Scarlet Hermits, and 6 snails. Seaclone 100 skimmer tuned low, 35 lbs of LR, 4" DSB, Aqua Clear 200 filter, Aqua Clear 201 Power Head, cheapo 100 watt heater, and 110 watts of 10,000k PC lighting. The fire or purple gobies will not like the shallowness of the 20 long and will perpetually carpet surf. This set-up rocks. Very low bioload from the damsels. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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