Some Simple Tips for Keeping Zoanthids Happy, Healthy, and Growing Fast

[BlueDevil]

I use this 10X Magnifier that is used for Looking at Coins.

http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/whitman-10x-magnifier-with-led-light.html

I Love the Fact that it has a Built In LED Light Which Makes it Easier to Spot Eggs.

Thank you! Might have to get one of those for myself.

 

[Congaken]

All Corals.

I Never Ever put a Coral in one of my Tanks without a Very Aggressive Dip in Bayer Followed by a close Inspection for Eggs.

I have actually had Corals Die before because I was too Exhausted from the Frag Swap and too Tired to Dip them When I got Home.

So I left the Frags in a Bucket of Heated Water with Intent of Dipping Them the Next Day and Putting them in My Tank.

The Next Day they Were Dead but I Will Not Risk Getting Pests.

I Cannot Stress that Enough.

It is No Joke!

but how do you use Bayer?...ml/gal?...how long?...new corals vs. zoas or other corals with pox...?...just bought it yesterday...

 

[lnevo]

Thanks for this thread! Great info!

 

[that Reef Guy]

Thank you! Might have to get one of those for myself.

I definetly would.

I Highly Highly Recommend it.

 

[that Reef Guy]

but how do you use Bayer?...ml/gal?...how long?...new corals vs. zoas or other corals with pox...?...just bought it yesterday...

People Do Different Amounts.

If you research its all over the Place Really.

You are not going to Hurt the Coral (I have read about people leaving the corals in the Dip for Hours and Nothing Happened).

Personally I do a 15 Minute Dip.

I use a 2 Gallon Bucket from Home Depot that is marked at One Gallon.

I Fill it with Saltwater and add 4 Ounces of Bayer and Stir it with the Turkey Baster.

I also add a Hydor Koralia 240 Powerhead for Water Movement.

I use a Turkey Baster to Squirt the Corals too.

After 15 Minutes I put them into a Different Two Gallon Bucket with Just Saltwater to Rinse off the Bayer.

 

[that Reef Guy]

Thanks for this thread! Great info!

Your Welcome

 

[Sharvey103]

Thanks for the tips. Just set up a zoa/paly specialty tank.

 

[Congaken]

People Do Different Amounts.

If you research its all over the Place Really.

You are not going to Hurt the Coral (I have read about people leaving the corals in the Dip for Hours and Nothing Happened).

Personally I do a 15 Minute Dip.

I use a 2 Gallon Bucket from Home Depot that is marked at One Gallon.

I Fill it with Saltwater and add 4 Ounces of Bayer and Stir it with the Turkey Baster.

I also add a Hydor Koralia 240 Powerhead for Water Movement.

I use a Turkey Baster to Squirt the Corals too.

After 15 Minutes I put them into a Different Two Gallon Bucket with Just Saltwater to Rinse off the Bayer.

Thanks...guess I was too lazy to find the info...

 

[KlynnUK]

Very good info..Thanks
Testing 6 tanks some twice a day..thats crazy mate..I must be a laziest one here..I do feed my fish daily though 2 frozen cubes a day.

 

[that Reef Guy]

Thanks for the tips. Just set up a zoa/paly specialty tank.

Your Welcome

 

[that Reef Guy]

Thanks...guess I was too lazy to find the info...

Your Welcome

 

[that Reef Guy]

Very good info..Thanks
Testing 6 tanks some twice a day..thats crazy mate..I must be a laziest one here..I do feed my fish daily though 2 frozen cubes a day.

Your Welcome

I only Test One of them Twice a Day.

The Other 5 get Tested Once a Day.

I do have to run up and down the stairs from the Basement to Upstairs Though as the Tanks are all over the House.

In all I spend about an Hour a Day Testing and Dosing my Tanks.

So that is 7 Hours a Week.

 

[KlynnUK]

Your Welcome

I only Test One of them Twice a Day.

The Other 5 get Tested Once a Day.

I do have to run up and down the stairs from the Basement to Upstairs Though as the Tanks are all over the House.

In all I spend about an Hour a Day Testing and Dosing my Tanks.

So that is 7 Hours a Week.

Thats a great commitment to the hobby and luckier then where Im at the moment. Only one tank plus a gold fish tank
I'd love to have few tanks too atleast a frag tank and a fish room but cannot afford this very moment due to work and locations. my tank need to close down due to house move but can't be asked to do it yet of yet..as it's still a hobby sometime I do enjoy..

 

[that Reef Guy]

Thats a great commitment to the hobby and luckier then where Im at the moment. Only one tank plus a gold fish tank
I'd love to have few tanks too atleast a frag tank and a fish room but cannot afford this very moment due to work and locations. my tank need to close down due to house move but can't be asked to do it yet of yet..as it's still a hobby sometime I do enjoy..

Thanks

I am sure you will have an Awesome Frag Tank Soon.

 

[Congaken]

People Do Different Amounts.

If you research its all over the Place Really.

You are not going to Hurt the Coral (I have read about people leaving the corals in the Dip for Hours and Nothing Happened).

Personally I do a 15 Minute Dip.

I use a 2 Gallon Bucket from Home Depot that is marked at One Gallon.

I Fill it with Saltwater and add 4 Ounces of Bayer and Stir it with the Turkey Baster.

I also add a Hydor Koralia 240 Powerhead for Water Movement.

I use a Turkey Baster to Squirt the Corals too.

After 15 Minutes I put them into a Different Two Gallon Bucket with Just Saltwater to Rinse off the Bayer.

Just got a new monticap with aiptasia on it...treated it with Elimi-aipas...will Bayer help get rid of these guys?...yes they were dipped originally...

 

[that Reef Guy]

Just got a new monticap with aiptasia on it...treated it with Elimi-aipas...will Bayer help get rid of these guys?...yes they were dipped originally...

Unfortunatly, No, Bayer will Not Kill Aiptasia

 

[cichlidtx]

Thanks for the great write-up. I have a question about the high lighting. Do you know what the PAR rating is for your zoas?

 

[that Reef Guy]

Thanks for the great write-up. I have a question about the high lighting. Do you know what the PAR rating is for your zoas?

Your Welcome

Unfortunatly I do not have a PAR Meter so I do not know the PAR.

 

[paul01]

Just want to thank you for the info!!

 

[that Reef Guy]

Just want to thank you for the info!!

Your Welcome