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FAQs about Zoanthid Identification
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Question About My
Zoanthids/Zoanthid Behavior, ala Salty 11/11/09
Good evening coral gurus
<Hello George>
- my first time for a question. I have 60 gal reef tank with some long time
(18 months) colonies of Zoanthids which were primarily brown center with
green tentacles. Colonies have grown nicely over time. However more recently
I am experiencing more of the polyps becoming a "washed out brown" color and
they appear to be "stretching or reaching" out a. As a result the real
colorful polyps appear to be smothered out or disappearing. Lighting is 2
-150W 14,000K HQI's. Any ideas as to why this is happening? Picture
attached. It's like I almost want to take a colony and give it a haircut and
trim these off (LOL), but I know that's not the answer.
<Zoanthids can and will change color given differing conditions and/or in
the presence of competing Cnidarians.>
Thanks,
<You're welcome. James (Salty Dog)>
George T
Question About My Zoanthids,
RMF's go 11/11/09
Good afternoon gurus - first time for a question. I have 60 gal reef tank
with some long time (18 months) colonies of Zoanthids which were primarily
brown center with green tentacles. Colonies have grown nicely over time.
However more recently I am experiencing more of the polyps becoming a
"washed out brown" color and they appear to be "stretching or reaching" out
a. As a result the real colorful polyps appear to be smothered out or
disappearing. Lighting is 2 -150W 14,000K HQI's. Any ideas as to why this is
happening? Picture attached. It's like I almost want to take a colony and
give it a haircut and trim these off (LOL), but I know that's not the
answer. Thanks
George T
<Hello George. Well, first off I'll mention that this is apparently two
(competing) varieties, likely species of Zoanthids... w/ as you state, the
more somber one overtaking the prettier. Next I really want to stress that
these animals are VERY toxic to other life, including humans. You MUST be
extremely careful in handling them... keeping the "juice" out of your eyes,
face, off your skin period. If you are still inclined to try separating the
colonies, please read here:
http://wetwebmedia.com/zoanthidcompfaqs.htm
and the linked files above. Do take care, Bob Fenner>
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Re: Question About My Zoanthids/RMF
11/11/09
Thanks - will read before attempting surgery!
George Trauten
<Welcome and good. As you'll find, too many folks have had very bad
results... Cheers, BobF>
Re Question About My Zoanthids/Zoanthid Behavior/James
11/11/09
Thanks and yes I understand there might be changes that can alter the
display of the animals. One thing is that my lights are now about eight
months old - could that be a reason?
<Possibly, but unlikely. I have the same thing going on with one of my
colonies and I have new lamps.>
And could I trim the colony back some without causing damage to the colony?
<You could, and you may cause some damage near the trim area but will soon
heal. Best tool I've found is an Exacto knife with a #11 blade.>
Thanks Salty Dog!
<You're welcome. James (Salty Dog)>
Re Question About My Zoanthids/Zoanthid Behavior 11/11/09
Got it - will do some surgery and clean up the colony!
<Sounds good. James (Salty Dog)>
George T |
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