October Coral of the Month: Zoanthids/Palythoa - Page 2

aquaman3680 · 10-13-2007, 02:41 PM

anyone else want to offer something else up about these corals?

kyle1284 · 10-13-2007, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Melanie

Neurotoxin Warning:

All species of Palythoa, and most related zoanthids including the Protopalythoa species, produce a chemical called PALYTOXIN in their mucus and gonads. Indigenous Pacific tribes used this neuromuscular agent to tip spears in order to paralyze prey animals and enemies. This is a potent toxin and can be deadly to humans. It is important to wear hand protection when touching these animals, especially if the handler has any breaks in his or her skin.

While many aquarists routinely handle corals, including zoanthids, without incident, it is still a very good idea to maintain a safe health protocol when working with these animals. Wearing gloves or making sure that no breaks in the skin are present is a start. (Aquarium Corals Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History, Eric H. Borneman pgs 182)

wha? i use make zoanthid sandwitches when my zoos grew outta control

GeeWizzItsMe · 10-13-2007, 03:50 PM

I got my first zoas on friday! I will post pics soon... I bought them BRIGHT orange, but they are still brownish since putting them in my tank, and I hope they color back up!

tbittner · 10-14-2007, 12:15 AM

"Chemicals Needed- These corals need a correct level of Iodine and benefit from other trace elements"

Just curious, how do you test for Iodine? I've read a lot of articles about that and it sounds like it's almost impossible to get an acurate reading of what is in the tank.

Absolutely STUNNING pictures everyone! This is one that I'll actually be able to participate in. Tomorrow though...

Michael, I especially love those bright pink Zoas!

aquaman3680 · 10-14-2007, 12:16 AM

You can buy a salifert test kit to test for iodine. It is pretty involved when testing for iodine!

Matt

tbittner · 10-14-2007, 12:19 AM

Yeah, I have that and use it but I was talking to folks on here about it and the steps and precision that you have to have....

I just wonder how acurate it REALLY is, know what I mean? I mean, you would have to use a stop watch for all the steps...

dobejazz · 10-14-2007, 12:53 AM

Here is a pic of nudi eggs to the naked eye it looked like a white pimple

vdituri · 10-16-2007, 12:21 AM

Here are my new favorites.

Techno-Vicki · 10-16-2007, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GeeWizzItsMe

I got my first zoas on friday! I will post pics soon... I bought them BRIGHT orange, but they are still brownish since putting them in my tank, and I hope they color back up!

It really depends on your light. If you are running more in the yellow spectrum, it will go more brownish (your 10K). The more blue you get with your lights (20K) the better color you will see. If they are stressed, they also lose color (usually when I fresh water dip them), but they color back up in a few weeks.

have fun with your new zoas!!!

GeeWizzItsMe · 10-16-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Techno-Vicki

It really depends on your light. If you are running more in the yellow spectrum, it will go more brownish (your 10K). The more blue you get with your lights (20K) the better color you will see. If they are stressed, they also lose color (usually when I fresh water dip them), but they color back up in a few weeks.

have fun with your new zoas!!!

Thanks Vicki!

vdituri · 10-16-2007, 12:15 PM

Hey Matt,

I have a question about zoos.
I've noticed some zoos have shorter tentacles (skirts?) around the outside and some have some very long tentacles. Are they different genetic variations or an indicator of mood?

Thank you in advance.

aquaman3680 · 10-16-2007, 11:36 PM

I am certainly no expert on Zoanthids, but from my experience/knowledge the more flow they have the longer the skirts get, but if they have low flow they stay short. I have seen this in the frag tank where there is a ton of flow but in the display not so much, the skirts are much longer in the frag tank.

JME

Matt

vdituri · 10-16-2007, 11:41 PM

Thanks Matt,
I never expect expert opinion. Just opinions. lol
It's not like I can sue you or anything.

plomanto · 10-22-2007, 08:54 PM

Here are a couple of mine

bluespotjawfish · 10-22-2007, 09:38 PM

I've seen tentacles extend more in low light conditions as well. And, if they are frequently disturbed by fish (either by swimming across them or picking at them), they also stay as tight as possible to protect themselves.

Here are some pics of mine. I have 13 different varieties, 11 of which are pictured. The zoo rocks in the second and last photo were completely eaten down to bare rock by my Emporer Angel. Once the angel was removed they came back in full force!

10-13-2007, 02:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,122 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: October Coral of the Month: Zoanthids/Palythoa anyone else want to offer something else up about these corals? __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

10-13-2007, 03:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
GeeWizzItsMe See Golden Compass Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,857 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: October Coral of the Month: Zoanthids/Palythoa I got my first zoas on friday! I will post pics soon... I bought them BRIGHT orange, but they are still brownish since putting them in my tank, and I hope they color back up! __________________ VP of Dork Club http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-tank.html

10-14-2007, 12:15 AM	#19 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: October Coral of the Month: Zoanthids/Palythoa "Chemicals Needed- These corals need a correct level of Iodine and benefit from other trace elements" Just curious, how do you test for Iodine? I've read a lot of articles about that and it sounds like it's almost impossible to get an acurate reading of what is in the tank. Absolutely STUNNING pictures everyone! This is one that I'll actually be able to participate in. Tomorrow though... Michael, I especially love those bright pink Zoas! __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

10-14-2007, 12:16 AM	#20 (permalink)
aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,122 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: October Coral of the Month: Zoanthids/Palythoa You can buy a salifert test kit to test for iodine. It is pretty involved when testing for iodine! Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

10-14-2007, 12:19 AM	#21 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: October Coral of the Month: Zoanthids/Palythoa Yeah, I have that and use it but I was talking to folks on here about it and the steps and precision that you have to have.... I just wonder how acurate it REALLY is, know what I mean? I mean, you would have to use a stop watch for all the steps... __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

10-14-2007, 12:53 AM	#22 (permalink)
dobejazz Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,230 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: October Coral of the Month: Zoanthids/Palythoa Here is a pic of nudi eggs to the naked eye it looked like a white pimple __________________ Kelli

10-16-2007, 12:15 PM	#26 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,641 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: October Coral of the Month: Zoanthids/Palythoa Hey Matt, I have a question about zoos. I've noticed some zoos have shorter tentacles (skirts?) around the outside and some have some very long tentacles. Are they different genetic variations or an indicator of mood? Thank you in advance. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

10-16-2007, 11:36 PM	#27 (permalink)
aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,122 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: October Coral of the Month: Zoanthids/Palythoa I am certainly no expert on Zoanthids, but from my experience/knowledge the more flow they have the longer the skirts get, but if they have low flow they stay short. I have seen this in the frag tank where there is a ton of flow but in the display not so much, the skirts are much longer in the frag tank. JME Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

10-16-2007, 11:41 PM	#28 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,641 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: October Coral of the Month: Zoanthids/Palythoa Thanks Matt, I never expect expert opinion. Just opinions. lol It's not like I can sue you or anything. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

10-22-2007, 08:54 PM	#29 (permalink)
plomanto Tunicate Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: October Coral of the Month: Zoanthids/Palythoa Here are a couple of mine

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