Concise and full of information... and countless eye candies to enjoy. Love Zoanthids and are likely my favorite soft coral. I'm dead... "Kinda like going to Grandma and getting offered all the food and drink on premise!" That's what overfeeding your Zoanthids is like... Don't make the tank rank, keep it dank! Balance that feeding schedule! Love it. Make more content!
Hello Salvo, different zoanthid strains have different preferences! But generally if their body structure are happy (good plumpy polyps and good growth) then I would leave them in their place. You can try to achieve better colors using food supplements such as Red Sea's Reef Energy AB+ if you're not feeding your tank.
Loved this. I love zoas! got 2 zoa frags in my month old tank. So far they've been healthy and vibrant filling out their frag plug. Just removed the largest from the frag plug and attached it directly to the live rock. Also just fragged my first pulsing Xenia in half and attached to live rock. Those do grow fast. Great coral to learn from. Been really hardy and quickly making visible growth. Any tips or tricks on fragging? Do you have any other favorite corals?
You've got some beautiful Zoas there my friend. "Want it, Want it, Want it" as I watch lol I'm a long time reefer and just set up a micro Zoa garden. It's less than a gallon. Zoas only. I too use Brightwell products in all of my tanks. What products would you recommend for my tiny tank? I saw you use Coral Aminos (I do as well) what, about Restor, Koral Color or Koralle VM? Any advanced tips you could share? Also what do you do with the stubborn Zoas that just don't seem to open or barley open. Blue hornets seem to do this for me.
What type of egg crate are you using for the frags and how do you elevate the crate? And how do you dispose of the aquarium water? Zoas have a poison so I was wondering how the water with some of the poison should be disposed.
I use regular egg crate or "light diffusers" as they're called at home supply stores. Bulkreefsupply sells black ones which look nicer. Zoanthids themselves can carry toxins in their bodies but I wouldn't worry about the water that they exist in. You can treat the water as regular water change water, just be careful not to ingest any and make sure no Zoanthids have been scraped or cut.
Great video, thank you for sharing. What about a tank with see water? how often shouldd I fee the tank I if there is no fish in it? I have zoas colonies, thanks in advance.
@@LegendaryCorals another tiny zoa grew next to it so now the shell has two I am introducing more shells for when it grows it can leave that one behind and take a new one and I can have a colony on a Halloween crab shell
The tang acts like a puppy, loves to be handfed nori. Our frag tanks are 12" deep, which is great for propagation. If I could choose another tank size, I would go a little deeper. Perhaps 15".
Wow! what a zoa tank! i'm getting ready to start zoa tank(40g breeder) and i got a questions, you said you go with 100% blue, so does that include royal blue, violet, UV and moonlight too? or pure blue only? because i just got ai prime 16.. maybe not UV... i'm newbie~
Hey John! I don't use AI Primes but World Wide Corals has an AI Prime Schedule on their website. I'm sure that it would be a great start especially if you're new.
Hey Chris! You can use existing water from your tank to set up a quarantine tank. You will then need to replenish the main tank with new saltwater, which is pretty much the same as doing a water change on your tank!
Great video! I have started collecting high end to mid end zoas and have acquired a lot lately! I havnt been quarantining them either so now I am getting worried about bringing pests to my main display! I was about to move to a frag tank that I spent a while getting cycled. I always heard that water change water wasnt really cycled and that the bacteria lives in the rocks! How do you put together a quarantine system so quickly then and what about rocks for bacteria ect! I just hate having yet another tank to keep clean and more lights to buy! So far I have added aptasia and cyano! YAAY. Both not to difficult to deal with though!
@@LegendaryCorals Would that not hurt my tank with the sump though? Are you saying keep some live rock in the sump then you use for quarantine? How much can I take way without hurting the eco balance of the display? Can I also add rock that isnt live to my sump now without disturbing the balance? I want to add a bigger rock to replace a smaller rock but I am afraind to do that since the rock isnt live! THis is a great video BTW! The best one yet for zoas! One thing that boggles my brain is why do you think they randomly melt? Is there a reason and is there anything you can do when you suspect they are melting? Seems first they close up for a bit. Should you dip a zoa that isnt opening and you fear is going to melt? Should you move it to another location? I have had quite a few melts lately! I lost my old collection and back to reinvesting!
Just wondering if you actually tell your friends where are you located you have an absolutely stunning collection and like you zoanthids are my favorite too
Hey there! If you can let me know about your aquarium and equipment I can help out a bit more. But generally Zoanthids are easy to care for, so if you set up and aquarium the same way you would any other reef tank you'll have great success.
@@LegendaryCorals Setting up a new tank, got LEDS on, water running, Skimmer in but not running yet, simple basic setup. A bit of coral gravel for substrate. will have a little light on refugium, just a 20w led.
@@bonsakoi7435 What size tank is this, sounds a bit small if it's just a 20w LED. If it's small, you might not even need a skimmer. Weekly water changes might be even better!
Did you mean the algae on closed Zoanthids polyps? We would recommend using a Q-tip to gently clean them. Cleaning them daily with a turkey baster will also help prevent detritus from growing on them. If you meant a clean-up crew in general: Sailfin Tang, Yellow Tang, some sort of Bristletooth Tang, Sixline Wrasse, Banded Trochus and Astrea Snails are our go-to clean-up crew! If you have a tank that cannot handle tangs, an Algae Blenny is a great smaller herbivore.
@LegendaryCorals thanks for the input. Sadly my tank conditions weren't conductive for zoanthids. The local aquarium shop manager came and looked and said the built in stuff wasn't very good for them. Upgrading when I move. As for the algae I think it's because a few fish have passed over the last year so clean up crew is getting smaller. I'll definitely have to look for those snails and an algae blenny. Thanks again
I have these red hornets that I've kept for almost a year now and I swear, they're happy and open for 2-3 weeks at a time then unhappy for a month. Do you have any recommendations? They're currently off to the side in a lower light area, not reaching for light with moderate flow. Thanks! Excited to see your booth at the farmers market.
Hey Kyle! It might be some detritus that is bothering them, I'd recommend trying out turkey bastering them to get rid of any debri stuck around their tissue. That might help them out!
Hey Darwin, I can't find the vid anymore but there was a Darwin guy I used to watch with a colorado sunburst and a picasso clown I believe. You sound kinda like him. It be cool if that kid grew up to start his own shop haha
Hello, sorry for the late reply! We hope you were able to pick out a camera. We use a Canon EOS R with 100mm Macro. We have a blog about it on our website under the Articles Tab.
I see you had a problem with the algae reactor, Just wondering do you think running a light on the refugium all the time is a bad idea? I mean would it deplete nutrients or elements to fast?
@@LegendaryCorals No cheato, I run a refugium, presently just algae growing, and the light is on 24/7, my nutrients are very low. I feed my tank once or twice a week, just to keep some thing in there. Would you say it is better to have cheato, or just algae? I mean they both consume, nitrates & phosphates, although algae may consume more trace elements, but not to sure, Just was wondering. Thanks
@@pakcom-vl9kd If your system is doing well, I wouldn't switch anything up. The benefits for Chaeto vs the other macroalgae you're currently growing should be about the same. If you feel that your trace elements are low (you can get an ICP test to confirm) you can always dose the trace elements you're missing!
Zoanthids grow exponentially, so a cluster of polyps will grow much faster! Think of it like a tree. A tree with one branch can only use that one branch as a growing point. While a tree with multiple branches is able to grow new branches from every branch available. The reason for single polyps being offered in the hobby is because it's much more affordable to purchase a single polyp of zoanthid.
Hello, we don't know what elements algae consume. Are you concerned about Algae out competing with your corals or are you looking to grow collectible Macro-Algaes? If algae is taking over your tank, there is usually an excess of phosphates in your tank and they're consuming it (this will explain why phosphate readings are low when there's an algae bloom). We would recommend looking into seeing what could be the cause of it, such as TDS in your RODI, too much feeding, or your bioload is too high. If it's the later and you're looking to grow algae, Tigahboy on Instagram would be a great resource to look into since his main focus is Macro-Algae scaped tanks. We hope this helps!
Hello Damian, we don't test for PAR values. Our Zoanthids are currently kept under Kessil A360X units. Mounting height 24" above water line. 12:00PM - 10:00PM at 100% blue intensity.
Hey there! When you mean shrink in size, I assume you mean to an unhealthy size. Zoanthids can shrink in size for multiple reasons, but it's 100% due to stress. Shrinking in size from stress can come from a few factors, the most common being placed in too much light. They will shrink in size to try to avoid receiving too much light. Zoanthids can also shrink in size due to bacterial infections, and you can give them a dip with Furan-2 (there are a lot of internet resources on this). If you mean they have shrunken in size from what you originally purchased them as, but are otherwise healthy, then just place them lower in your tank or decrease the intensity on your light fixture. If all of your corals are healthy though, I wouldn't worry about this too much as the corals health are a higher priority than a physical trait to chase.
Is iodine something to consider as a supplement for zoes? Somewhere I heard its recommended to dip zoes In iodine when having issues with them.. your opinion would be helpful. Thx.
Iodine can indeed be a good supplement for Zoanthids but is not necessary for success. ICP test kits will tell you how much Iodine is in your system. We believe that dosing products should only be done if needed/ can be tested. Sometimes trying to chase a little bit more growth/ coloration isn't worth it if any negative effects come.
We do keep snails as part of our clean up crew. Banded Trochus and Astrea Snails are great additions to all reef tanks. Turbos can be good as well, but just be careful because their large size will knock over corals.
You said your running only blue on you kessil a360x. So your not running the color channel and only the intisty at 80%? Are you running the violet channel at all?....
The Kessil 360x has manual knobs on top, and I have them at the far blue spectrum (knob turned all the way). I don't use Kessil's App since I don't have great Wi-Fi coverage around the systems.
@@LegendaryCorals and the controller sucks. I even bought the new one when I upgraded my 360w to 360x. So you are using the "Tuna Blue" chip with those knobs.
@@auttocarcom 50% whites might be a bit too much for them. Where in your reef are you keeping your zoanthids? If your LPS coral are doing well under your lights, Zoanthids generally should be alright as well.
@@LegendaryCorals Thanks Mate, I've turned down the LEDs, more, 10% white, 30%Blue. The lights are 18inch from water, and tank there in is 12inch deep, I'll leave them be for a few weeks so how it goes.
@@chi-townreefer7736 Feeding is covered in the video, but I feed about once a week. I believe your feeding schedule should revolve around your own reef tank. Try feeding a small amount for once a week and see how the corals and your tank respond over the course of a month. If there's no additional algae growth, you can continue feeding the same amount or a bit more if they are still hungry. Any small changes you implement in your reef, give it a few weeks to a month before increasing anything since it will take time to see any positive/ negative results!
Most reef tanks hover around 7-10 for Alkalinity. Your tank will start to stabilize and will tell you what parameter it tends to sway towards. There's no magic number to strive for, as every tank is different!
@@LegendaryCorals Thanks mate, Is it correct in me thinking at a higher alkalinity you have to run much higher nutrients, like nitrates & phosphates, as I notice running lower seems to close everything, LPS, and softie's, I'm running like 25 to 50 ppm nitrates & phosphates like 0.5 or slightly higher, They seem to love it. I have noticed running lower upsets them and they start closing up. Only reason for running higher is alk it is at 10, not by choice, just does not seem to be coming down, and I am not dosing anything.
Them spreading apart is fairly normal, it's a way for them to cover more surface area quickly. When they're spread apart, it makes it incredibly easy to frag as well since there's plenty of room in between each polyp. When the polyps close up and start to get covered in film, you can take the polyp out of the tank and clean it with a soft q-tip. This will help remove any algae build up on the polyp.
We call that "melting" them ☠️. My difficulty is always in hghi alkalinity, flow and light needed for many sps isnt a great match for these intertidal animals. They like a little more dirt, dark, with a little less "ting" to the water . 🤷♂️
Indeed, but they have similar care requirements to corals in reef aquariums so it's easy to explain them as is. There's a lot of overly generalized terms in the reefing hobby, perhaps over time hobbyist will have a more scientific view on the hobby!
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Great job, very helpful information. We appreciate you!!!
Concise and full of information... and countless eye candies to enjoy. Love Zoanthids and are likely my favorite soft coral.
I'm dead... "Kinda like going to Grandma and getting offered all the food and drink on premise!" That's what overfeeding your Zoanthids is like... Don't make the tank rank, keep it dank! Balance that feeding schedule!
Love it. Make more content!
Thank you Brett for the kind words!
Thank you for your video and your efforts to educate fellow hobbyists with your experiences.
Thank you for the positive comment!
Thats quite the collection
Thank you Annie! Many years of collecting.
Great video! Thanks for the info!!!
This is a great video. Full of info!!!
Thank you Joe, appreciate it!
I wish my zoas would look as awesome as yours!!! We need more zoas videos!!!
Thank you! Hopefully, your Zoanthids look great now after watching this video.
I was just talking to you about this Darwin, thanks for sharing!
Yeah haha we just were! I'm considering making a more in depth video about other zoanthids related topics in the future. :)
a great video. I wonder in what position of light zoanthus should be placed to fix their colors (blue red green yellow etc ...)?
Hello Salvo, different zoanthid strains have different preferences! But generally if their body structure are happy (good plumpy polyps and good growth) then I would leave them in their place. You can try to achieve better colors using food supplements such as Red Sea's Reef Energy AB+ if you're not feeding your tank.
EXACTLY the same reasons I love Zoas. Thought I was going crazy.
The only ones who are crazy are zoa-haters!
That footage for the hair analogy was wild
Haha glad you liked it!
Thanks much sir! 🙏
Thanks Mike!
Loved this. I love zoas! got 2 zoa frags in my month old tank. So far they've been healthy and vibrant filling out their frag plug. Just removed the largest from the frag plug and attached it directly to the live rock. Also just fragged my first pulsing Xenia in half and attached to live rock. Those do grow fast. Great coral to learn from. Been really hardy and quickly making visible growth. Any tips or tricks on fragging? Do you have any other favorite corals?
Zoa goals thanks for the tips!
Glad it was helpful!
You've got some beautiful Zoas there my friend. "Want it, Want it, Want it" as I watch lol I'm a long time reefer and just set up a micro Zoa garden. It's less than a gallon. Zoas only. I too use Brightwell products in all of my tanks. What products would you recommend for my tiny tank? I saw you use Coral Aminos (I do as well) what, about Restor, Koral Color or Koralle VM? Any advanced tips you could share? Also what do you do with the stubborn Zoas that just don't seem to open or barley open. Blue hornets seem to do this for me.
I can’t understand how you have 7 👎🏾???!!
Great video!! should be 0 👎🏾
Thank you, could be reefers who dislike Zoanthids!
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What type of egg crate are you using for the frags and how do you elevate the crate? And how do you dispose of the aquarium water? Zoas have a poison so I was wondering how the water with some of the poison should be disposed.
I use regular egg crate or "light diffusers" as they're called at home supply stores. Bulkreefsupply sells black ones which look nicer. Zoanthids themselves can carry toxins in their bodies but I wouldn't worry about the water that they exist in. You can treat the water as regular water change water, just be careful not to ingest any and make sure no Zoanthids have been scraped or cut.
Great video, thank you for sharing. What about a tank with see water? how often shouldd I fee the tank I if there is no fish in it? I have zoas colonies, thanks in advance.
How large is your aquarium? Adding some fish would greatly benefit your tank, Zoanthids love fish poop.
I'm just starting in the hobby and my first coral was a tiny zoa that was on a snail shell
That sounds awesome, did the Zoanthid cover the snail shell by now?
@@LegendaryCorals another tiny zoa grew next to it so now the shell has two I am introducing more shells for when it grows it can leave that one behind and take a new one and I can have a colony on a Halloween crab shell
amazing!
Thanks Jackson!
Any id on 4:47? those yellows pop :)
Those are known in the hobby as "LA Lakers." They're one of the most yellow Zoanthids in the hobby!
@@LegendaryCorals Thanks :)
thank you!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Nice 👍
Thank you!
Any chance you could do a video about high-end mushrooms. Show how you frag them and how you keep them on a frag plug?
That's a great idea! Mushrooms can be fairly tricky since there's many different species as well.
How deep was that frag tank. Tang seemed nice
The tang acts like a puppy, loves to be handfed nori. Our frag tanks are 12" deep, which is great for propagation. If I could choose another tank size, I would go a little deeper. Perhaps 15".
Wow! what a zoa tank! i'm getting ready to start zoa tank(40g breeder) and i got a questions, you said you go with 100% blue, so does that include royal blue, violet, UV and moonlight too? or pure blue only? because i just got ai prime 16.. maybe not UV... i'm newbie~
Hey John! I don't use AI Primes but World Wide Corals has an AI Prime Schedule on their website. I'm sure that it would be a great start especially if you're new.
Awesome video but could you explain taking water from a water change and using it for a q tank?
Hey Chris! You can use existing water from your tank to set up a quarantine tank. You will then need to replenish the main tank with new saltwater, which is pretty much the same as doing a water change on your tank!
Great video! I have started collecting high end to mid end zoas and have acquired a lot lately! I havnt been quarantining them either so now I am getting worried about bringing pests to my main display! I was about to move to a frag tank that I spent a while getting cycled. I always heard that water change water wasnt really cycled and that the bacteria lives in the rocks! How do you put together a quarantine system so quickly then and what about rocks for bacteria ect! I just hate having yet another tank to keep clean and more lights to buy! So far I have added aptasia and cyano! YAAY. Both not to difficult to deal with though!
Thank you! If you have a reef tank with a sump you can transfer the live rock and water into a separate tank as a temporary quarantine.
@@LegendaryCorals Would that not hurt my tank with the sump though? Are you saying keep some live rock in the sump then you use for quarantine? How much can I take way without hurting the eco balance of the display? Can I also add rock that isnt live to my sump now without disturbing the balance? I want to add a bigger rock to replace a smaller rock but I am afraind to do that since the rock isnt live! THis is a great video BTW! The best one yet for zoas! One thing that boggles my brain is why do you think they randomly melt? Is there a reason and is there anything you can do when you suspect they are melting? Seems first they close up for a bit. Should you dip a zoa that isnt opening and you fear is going to melt? Should you move it to another location? I have had quite a few melts lately! I lost my old collection and back to reinvesting!
Just wondering if you actually tell your friends where are you located you have an absolutely stunning collection and like you zoanthids are my favorite too
Thank you Nicholas! We sell our corals on our website. If you're ever at Reefapalooza California, you can see our selection in person.
What kind of filtration do you recommend for a simple Zoa setup? Gonna setup a new tank just for zoas,
Hey there! If you can let me know about your aquarium and equipment I can help out a bit more. But generally Zoanthids are easy to care for, so if you set up and aquarium the same way you would any other reef tank you'll have great success.
@@LegendaryCorals Setting up a new tank, got LEDS on, water running, Skimmer in but not running yet, simple basic setup. A bit of coral gravel for substrate. will have a little light on refugium, just a 20w led.
@@bonsakoi7435 What size tank is this, sounds a bit small if it's just a 20w LED. If it's small, you might not even need a skimmer. Weekly water changes might be even better!
mine are looking dirty. whats the best c.u.c. member that will clean the coral heads?
Did you mean the algae on closed Zoanthids polyps? We would recommend using a Q-tip to gently clean them. Cleaning them daily with a turkey baster will also help prevent detritus from growing on them. If you meant a clean-up crew in general: Sailfin Tang, Yellow Tang, some sort of Bristletooth Tang, Sixline Wrasse, Banded Trochus and Astrea Snails are our go-to clean-up crew! If you have a tank that cannot handle tangs, an Algae Blenny is a great smaller herbivore.
@LegendaryCorals thanks for the input. Sadly my tank conditions weren't conductive for zoanthids. The local aquarium shop manager came and looked and said the built in stuff wasn't very good for them. Upgrading when I move. As for the algae I think it's because a few fish have passed over the last year so clean up crew is getting smaller. I'll definitely have to look for those snails and an algae blenny. Thanks again
Thanks bro
I have these red hornets that I've kept for almost a year now and I swear, they're happy and open for 2-3 weeks at a time then unhappy for a month. Do you have any recommendations? They're currently off to the side in a lower light area, not reaching for light with moderate flow. Thanks! Excited to see your booth at the farmers market.
Hey Kyle! It might be some detritus that is bothering them, I'd recommend trying out turkey bastering them to get rid of any debri stuck around their tissue. That might help them out!
Hey Darwin, I can't find the vid anymore but there was a Darwin guy I used to watch with a colorado sunburst and a picasso clown I believe. You sound kinda like him. It be cool if that kid grew up to start his own shop haha
sort of unrelated but what camera do you use i am planning on buying one to record my tanks and what not and i cannot decide
Hello, sorry for the late reply! We hope you were able to pick out a camera. We use a Canon EOS R with 100mm Macro. We have a blog about it on our website under the Articles Tab.
I see you had a problem with the algae reactor, Just wondering do you think running a light on the refugium all the time is a bad idea? I mean would it deplete nutrients or elements to fast?
Great question! Do you already have a refugium with chaeto on your system? And if not, are you running into higher nutrients?
@@LegendaryCorals No cheato, I run a refugium, presently just algae growing, and the light is on 24/7, my nutrients are very low. I feed my tank once or twice a week, just to keep some thing in there. Would you say it is better to have cheato, or just algae? I mean they both consume, nitrates & phosphates, although algae may consume more trace elements, but not to sure, Just was wondering. Thanks
@@pakcom-vl9kd If your system is doing well, I wouldn't switch anything up. The benefits for Chaeto vs the other macroalgae you're currently growing should be about the same. If you feel that your trace elements are low (you can get an ICP test to confirm) you can always dose the trace elements you're missing!
@@LegendaryCorals Thanks,
I have some Rasta zoas and it is difficult for me to put it in high flow because it slowly gets pushed back into a low flow area. Any ideas?
Hi, do zoas grow faster and multiply faster as a cluster or as single polyps?
Zoanthids grow exponentially, so a cluster of polyps will grow much faster! Think of it like a tree. A tree with one branch can only use that one branch as a growing point. While a tree with multiple branches is able to grow new branches from every branch available. The reason for single polyps being offered in the hobby is because it's much more affordable to purchase a single polyp of zoanthid.
Your zoas are killer, cant wait to order. Peace.
Thank you Michael!
👍🏻
what parameters do you maintain no3, po4?
Got another question, what elements does algae consume, like manganese, iron, potassium? do you know what is consumed? please, Thanks
Hello, we don't know what elements algae consume. Are you concerned about Algae out competing with your corals or are you looking to grow collectible Macro-Algaes? If algae is taking over your tank, there is usually an excess of phosphates in your tank and they're consuming it (this will explain why phosphate readings are low when there's an algae bloom). We would recommend looking into seeing what could be the cause of it, such as TDS in your RODI, too much feeding, or your bioload is too high. If it's the later and you're looking to grow algae, Tigahboy on Instagram would be a great resource to look into since his main focus is Macro-Algae scaped tanks. We hope this helps!
have you had a PAR?
Hello Damian, we don't test for PAR values. Our Zoanthids are currently kept under Kessil A360X units. Mounting height 24" above water line. 12:00PM - 10:00PM at 100% blue intensity.
What causes a zoa to shrink in size? And who do I make it go back to normal size
Hey there! When you mean shrink in size, I assume you mean to an unhealthy size. Zoanthids can shrink in size for multiple reasons, but it's 100% due to stress. Shrinking in size from stress can come from a few factors, the most common being placed in too much light. They will shrink in size to try to avoid receiving too much light. Zoanthids can also shrink in size due to bacterial infections, and you can give them a dip with Furan-2 (there are a lot of internet resources on this).
If you mean they have shrunken in size from what you originally purchased them as, but are otherwise healthy, then just place them lower in your tank or decrease the intensity on your light fixture. If all of your corals are healthy though, I wouldn't worry about this too much as the corals health are a higher priority than a physical trait to chase.
Is iodine something to consider as a supplement for zoes? Somewhere I heard its recommended to dip zoes In iodine when having issues with them.. your opinion would be helpful. Thx.
Iodine can indeed be a good supplement for Zoanthids but is not necessary for success. ICP test kits will tell you how much Iodine is in your system. We believe that dosing products should only be done if needed/ can be tested. Sometimes trying to chase a little bit more growth/ coloration isn't worth it if any negative effects come.
May i know what type of kessils you are running? And just 80% blue?
Hey Wilmer, I am running Kessil 360x and Kessil AP9x units. It's currently at 100% blues.
part .are there snails, gammarus or other worms in your seedlings?
We do keep snails as part of our clean up crew. Banded Trochus and Astrea Snails are great additions to all reef tanks. Turbos can be good as well, but just be careful because their large size will knock over corals.
You said your running only blue on you kessil a360x. So your not running the color channel and only the intisty at 80%? Are you running the violet channel at all?....
The Kessil 360x has manual knobs on top, and I have them at the far blue spectrum (knob turned all the way). I don't use Kessil's App since I don't have great Wi-Fi coverage around the systems.
@@LegendaryCorals and the controller sucks. I even bought the new one when I upgraded my 360w to 360x.
So you are using the "Tuna Blue" chip with those knobs.
Help please, I cannot keep zoas under leds, Lps no problem.
What kind of light are you using for your reef tank? Zoanthids love the blue spectrum of LEDs as long as they're not too intense.
@@LegendaryCorals blue450,460. 50%, white, 20%. 18inch above water
@@LegendaryCorals Do you think there probably to intense?
@@auttocarcom 50% whites might be a bit too much for them. Where in your reef are you keeping your zoanthids? If your LPS coral are doing well under your lights, Zoanthids generally should be alright as well.
@@LegendaryCorals Thanks Mate, I've turned down the LEDs, more, 10% white, 30%Blue. The lights are 18inch from water, and tank there in is 12inch deep, I'll leave them be for a few weeks so how it goes.
I have Radion G4s Which template should I use for zoas ?
The Radions have an AB Blue+ template that's very popular among reefers. For zoanthids, I'd recommend that template and tone the whites down a bit.
@@LegendaryCorals Thank u
@@LegendaryCorals how many times a week do you feed ?
@@chi-townreefer7736 Feeding is covered in the video, but I feed about once a week. I believe your feeding schedule should revolve around your own reef tank. Try feeding a small amount for once a week and see how the corals and your tank respond over the course of a month. If there's no additional algae growth, you can continue feeding the same amount or a bit more if they are still hungry.
Any small changes you implement in your reef, give it a few weeks to a month before increasing anything since it will take time to see any positive/ negative results!
@@LegendaryCorals Thank u
Hi, what do you keep your alk at?
Most reef tanks hover around 7-10 for Alkalinity. Your tank will start to stabilize and will tell you what parameter it tends to sway towards. There's no magic number to strive for, as every tank is different!
@@LegendaryCorals Thanks mate, Is it correct in me thinking at a higher alkalinity you have to run much higher nutrients, like nitrates & phosphates, as I notice running lower seems to close everything, LPS, and softie's, I'm running like 25 to 50 ppm nitrates & phosphates like 0.5 or slightly higher, They seem to love it. I have noticed running lower upsets them and they start closing up. Only reason for running higher is alk it is at 10, not by choice, just does not seem to be coming down, and I am not dosing anything.
zoas fresh water dips for parasites ok ?
I would recommend using a coral dip made to eradicate pests, as a freshwater dip most likely won't kill them all.
why would zoas to lose color? still alive, not really growing, just maintaining.
Mine spread out with massive gaps all over the plug then some just close up get covered in some light brown film and die
Them spreading apart is fairly normal, it's a way for them to cover more surface area quickly. When they're spread apart, it makes it incredibly easy to frag as well since there's plenty of room in between each polyp.
When the polyps close up and start to get covered in film, you can take the polyp out of the tank and clean it with a soft q-tip. This will help remove any algae build up on the polyp.
We call that "melting" them ☠️. My difficulty is always in hghi alkalinity, flow and light needed for many sps isnt a great match for these intertidal animals. They like a little more dirt, dark, with a little less "ting" to the water . 🤷♂️
What most people don’t know is zoas aren’t coral at all. They are a completely different animal
Indeed, but they have similar care requirements to corals in reef aquariums so it's easy to explain them as is. There's a lot of overly generalized terms in the reefing hobby, perhaps over time hobbyist will have a more scientific view on the hobby!
Po4? No3?
Generally low, we don't test for these parameters often.
Sell them