Reef regulars: Do you think zoas are THE bread-and-butter coral?

[NkSde]

Congrats?

 

[Dee tre]

GSP is unbeatable. I've never seen a frag of GSP completely die, they always bounce back.

Oh yeah and take over like fake eye lashes and spandex

 

[PhxScubaDesertRat]

So far I love my zoa/pali garden I’m creating. Can’t wait till they start Growing and spreading to where I have them placed. Definitely my favorite softy.

 

[Bob E]

I like Zoa's and all their color combinations. will always have a separate rock/s for them

 

[Geoporra]

I have a hard time growing them. I'll target feed them twice a week a mixture of reef frenzy and phytofeast.

 

[albano]

Some have snuck into my tanks over the years, but I have no interest in them.

 

[bakbay]

Don't ask me, just ask my Hippo & her tang gang! They absolutely love the zoas buffet line! I *had* two zoas colonies on their respective islands and one of the islands disappeared & sank to the bottom of the ocean overnight! Those tangs ate them all. I've managed to relocate the second colony to another tank (yes, there's a small Hippo there, along with other tangs). I'm now zoas-free on the main tank!

Yes - they are cool and add a lot of color to the tank. However, I'm a stick-head so didn't care much for them. It was my wife's zoas garden but now I have a perfect excuse for not growing zoas anymore! lol

 

[FishTruck]

They just slowly disappear for me, and usually ship with aips.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I like the variety that comes with zoas, and the affordability of them (for the most part) is a nice bonus too

 

[Gretchacha]

Nope. Never have, never will have a zoa or paly. I’m not interested in toxic fauna that need to be pruned! This is a hobby, it should be low stress. There are other pretty corals to choose from.

 

[Gretchacha]

Nope. Never have, never will have a zoa or paly. I’m not interested in toxic fauna that need to be pruned! This is a hobby, it should be low stress. There are other pretty corals to choose from.

Plus pest-prone. I’m trying hard to avoid pests.

 

[SchrutesReefs]

Plus pest-prone. I’m trying hard to avoid pests.

Most coral are susceptible to pests and/or diseases. Proper husbandry, patience, and research is going to best suit your path to being pest free. I’m sure you’re aware, but starting with a reputable coral dip would work wonders.

 

[JoJosReef]

I like them. Adds variety. Also, when I see a color variation I don't have, my instant reaction is: