The most sought after Zoas (Top 5)

ReeferDale14 · 10/31/2014, 12:55 AM

OK guys, I would like to know what you think are the top 5 Zoas out there. OK so this is going to mainly come down to personal preference, but when I say most sought after I mean the rarest and most expensive available at the moment to keep in our tanks. You're welcome to post pics to state your case.

ed102475 · 10/31/2014, 04:53 AM

I'll names seven . Mystiques , Medusas , Petroglyphs , Utter Chaos, Rastas and latin lovers.

ed102475 · 10/31/2014, 04:56 AM

The list goes on and on , prices fluctuate from area to area. Here in Florida you might be able to get some of those for $10 less per polyp then you will in like Illinois , of course you always pay top dollar when you're ordering online.

liven learn · 10/31/2014, 08:35 AM

I think rastas darth mauls hornets. Alot is personal preference. Imo some of the no names are the coolest.

liven learn · 10/31/2014, 08:43 AM

liven learn · 10/31/2014, 08:43 AM

650-IS350 · 10/31/2014, 10:03 AM

what's most hyped in the forums by hobbyist and online vendors

tilo · 10/31/2014, 10:10 AM

I go with a friend from time to time to shop for high end zoas for em and we went half on some zoanthids that were called "pink krak". They were $100.00 per polyp locally. Bought a frag with only 2 polyps of course.

You're welcome, and good luck

tilo · 10/31/2014, 10:14 AM

Oh also the photo is not photoshopped they honestly look that way with the pink specks.

Only thing is that depending on lighting intensity and type(led,t5,halide) really makes a difference on whether the specks are more pronounced or the green begins to make a more predominant appearance.

liven learn · 10/31/2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 650-IS350

what's most hyped in the forums by hobbyist and online vendors

+1 absolutely correct

ReeferDale14 · 10/31/2014, 06:30 PM

Rastas always seem to pop up, must be hot property ATM. When we have a few suggestions, ill add the most popular into a poll for everyone to vote.

ReeferDale14 · 10/31/2014, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tilo

I go with a friend from time to time to shop for high end zoas for em and we went half on some zoanthids that were called "pink krak". They were $100.00 per polyp locally. Bought a frag with only 2 polyps of course.

You're welcome, and good luck

Would love to see a pic of these guys

ReeferDale14 · 10/31/2014, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by liven learn

Those rastas are off the hook!

ReeferDale14 · 11/01/2014, 10:31 PM

found this awesome site which has all the sought after zoas one can find

http://shop.neptunescove.net/category.sc?categoryId=38

liven learn · 11/02/2014, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ReeferDale14

Those rastas are off the hook!

Thanks! ! Usually they look a little better. They came from a 4 polyp frag.

reefwars · 11/02/2014, 11:36 AM

Master Krakatoa
Stratosphere
Hallucinations
Flaming Mohicans
Ultimate chaos

I got 3 out of 5 coming finally lol

ReeferDale14 · 11/02/2014, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by reefwars

Master Krakatoa
Stratosphere
Hallucinations
Flaming Mohicans
Ultimate chaos

I got 3 out of 5 coming finally lol

Interesting! Stratosphere and Hallucinations are new to me

reefwars · 11/02/2014, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ReeferDale14

Interesting! Stratosphere and Hallucinations are new to me

Stratosphere is an insane polyp for sure

Hallucinations I have coming and I got the Adonis paly quite a while ago and love that

Jf asskraks , pink Krakatoa , jf bloodshots are all nice

dayglo volcanoes is a sweet gem too

alf03 · 11/02/2014, 02:33 PM

My favorites I've owned are stratospheres, hallucinations, original Krakatoa, Adonis, and JF ashracks...

650-IS350 · 11/02/2014, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 650-IS350 View Post
what's most hyped in the forums by hobbyist and online vendors
+1 absolutely correct

that's how these polyps get into main stream and out there in the forums to be known.

reefwars · 11/03/2014, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by alf03

My favorites I've owned are stratospheres, hallucinations, original Krakatoa, Adonis, and JF ashracks...

I got jf asskraks on the way I'm excited wanted this for a while

Stratohere seems much harder to acquire , I tried to get a og krak but is quite a long waiting list lol I'm not in the states so were a step behind you guys ( sloppy seconds lol)

Reef Peep I · 11/03/2014, 02:28 PM

Stratospheres, Adonis, Hallucination, Rainbow Chaos & Rainbow Mauls

alf03 · 11/03/2014, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by reefwars

I got jf asskraks on the way I'm excited wanted this for a while

Stratohere seems much harder to acquire , I tried to get a og krak but is quite a long waiting list lol I'm not in the states so were a step behind you guys ( sloppy seconds lol)

Ashracks are really nice... Stratospheres are really hard to come by nowadays... Where you located?

reefwars · 11/03/2014, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by alf03

Ashracks are really nice... Stratospheres are really hard to come by nowadays... Where you located?

I'm in Canada so it's hard to jump on stuff when it's released I need to wait for the right people to get it first and be willing to ship it

ReeferDale14 · 11/03/2014, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by reefwars

Stratosphere is an insane polyp for sure

Hallucinations I have coming and I got the Adonis paly quite a while ago and love that

Jf asskraks , pink Krakatoa , jf bloodshots are all nice

dayglo volcanoes is a sweet gem too

Do these rare zoas grow a lot slower than the more common zoas? Is that a big reason for them being so hard to come by?

10/31/2014, 12:55 AM	#1
ReeferDale14 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: San Francisco Posts: 27	The most sought after Zoas (Top 5) OK guys, I would like to know what you think are the top 5 Zoas out there. OK so this is going to mainly come down to personal preference, but when I say most sought after I mean the rarest and most expensive available at the moment to keep in our tanks. You're welcome to post pics to state your case.

10/31/2014, 04:53 AM	#2
ed102475 Reef Custodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: FL. Posts: 954	I'll names seven . Mystiques , Medusas , Petroglyphs , Utter Chaos, Rastas and latin lovers. __________________ Stromalitic cyanobacteria!... Gather. An entire ecosystem contained in one infinitesimal speck.

10/31/2014, 04:56 AM	#3
ed102475 Reef Custodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: FL. Posts: 954	The list goes on and on , prices fluctuate from area to area. Here in Florida you might be able to get some of those for $10 less per polyp then you will in like Illinois , of course you always pay top dollar when you're ordering online. __________________ Stromalitic cyanobacteria!... Gather. An entire ecosystem contained in one infinitesimal speck.

10/31/2014, 08:35 AM	#4
liven learn Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 135	I think rastas darth mauls hornets. Alot is personal preference. Imo some of the no names are the coolest. __________________ Ask yourself. Are your tank inhabitants surviving or are they thriving? Last edited by liven learn; 10/31/2014 at 08:48 AM. Reason: pic

10/31/2014, 08:43 AM	#5
liven learn Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 135	__________________ Ask yourself. Are your tank inhabitants surviving or are they thriving?

10/31/2014, 10:03 AM	#7
650-IS350 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 14,555	what's most hyped in the forums by hobbyist and online vendors __________________ * RETIRED FROM REEFING * Just enjoying the box of water from afar

10/31/2014, 10:10 AM	#8
tilo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 196	I go with a friend from time to time to shop for high end zoas for em and we went half on some zoanthids that were called "pink krak". They were $100.00 per polyp locally. Bought a frag with only 2 polyps of course. You're welcome, and good luck

10/31/2014, 10:14 AM	#9
tilo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 196	Oh also the photo is not photoshopped they honestly look that way with the pink specks. Only thing is that depending on lighting intensity and type(led,t5,halide) really makes a difference on whether the specks are more pronounced or the green begins to make a more predominant appearance.

10/31/2014, 06:30 PM	#11
ReeferDale14 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: San Francisco Posts: 27	Rastas always seem to pop up, must be hot property ATM. When we have a few suggestions, ill add the most popular into a poll for everyone to vote.

11/01/2014, 10:31 PM	#14
ReeferDale14 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: San Francisco Posts: 27	found this awesome site which has all the sought after zoas one can find http://shop.neptunescove.net/category.sc?categoryId=38

11/02/2014, 11:36 AM	#16
reefwars Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,313	Master Krakatoa Stratosphere Hallucinations Flaming Mohicans Ultimate chaos I got 3 out of 5 coming finally lol

11/02/2014, 02:33 PM	#19
alf03 Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 235	The most sought after Zoas (Top 5) My favorites I've owned are stratospheres, hallucinations, original Krakatoa, Adonis, and JF ashracks...

11/03/2014, 02:28 PM	#22
Reef Peep I Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 5	Stratospheres, Adonis, Hallucination, Rainbow Chaos & Rainbow Mauls