Polyps Galore, 70+ Colony Zoa tank - Page 3

cman_pogey · 09/02/2010, 12:54 PM

Wow! This is seriously my favorite tank on this entire website! Sorry if this sounds stupid, but basically you just feed a bunch of really finely ground seafood? Would you think that blending up various things like you mention such as shrimp and oysters would work for spmeone that is trying to do this insanely cheap? Because I absolutely love this and want to start doing it myself but I would like to do it as cheap as possible. Once again, absolutelystunning tank!!

Connor

1sirjustis · 09/02/2010, 02:02 PM

question? why not feed during the daytime???

Anemone0524 · 09/02/2010, 04:44 PM

I think he mentioned earlier that the corals don't react very much to daytime feeding and that it's more of a frenzy at night.

This tank is inspiring - nice work. Your Zoa's are clearly reacting well to the additional nutrients provided.

tent boy · 09/02/2010, 05:59 PM

Awesome tank. Aren't the polys of the zoas closed at night? Will they open for the food?

i2as kass · 09/02/2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dfd189

Stunning, I think I am underfeeding my paly's and zoa's.

Thank you! Please try it out and post your results, I would love to see how it works on other collections.

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Wow! This is seriously my favorite tank on this entire website! Sorry if this sounds stupid, but basically you just feed a bunch of really finely ground seafood? Would you think that blending up various things like you mention such as shrimp and oysters would work for spmeone that is trying to do this insanely cheap? Because I absolutely love this and want to start doing it myself but I would like to do it as cheap as possible. Once again, absolutelystunning tank!!

Connor

Thanks Connor,
Yes the seafood is cheap but all the little extras add up fast. I think in all for the last batch it cost me a little over $80.00 but that will last on a 350g system for over 3 months.

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question? why not feed during the daytime???

Never had any luck with it, big problem is the fish eat off the polyps closing them and the coral seems to be more active while less photosynthesis is taking place. I'm not a Marine Biologist yet so if anyone could chime in it would be greatly appreciated!

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I think he mentioned earlier that the corals don't react very much to daytime feeding and that it's more of a frenzy at night.

This tank is inspiring - nice work. Your Zoa's are clearly reacting well to the additional nutrients provided.

Thanks, pretty much hit the nail on the head.

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Awesome tank. Aren't the polys of the zoas closed at night? Will they open for the food?

No they open up for my moon lights, I don't have any success when its pitch dark as the polyps stay closed.

New colony I got from the LFS, for a whopping $40.00 Canadian

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Anyone have an ID?

Patsquatch · 09/02/2010, 11:03 PM

absolutely fantastic!

reefboarder · 09/05/2010, 02:55 PM

Pink Eyed People Eaters!

J/K but your tank is amazing thank you for the thread and information

i2as kass · 09/22/2010, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Patsquatch

absolutely fantastic!

Thank you!!! Finally got some purple death paly's but I have been in a desperate search for Candy Apple Reds, Hornets and Bam-Bams. It's like these corals don't exist up here in Canada.

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Pink Eyed People Eaters! J/K but your tank is amazing thank you for the thread and information

Your welcome, happy to share the info!

Will post a few new colonies tomorrow when I get my Camera back but in the mean time I would like to give a shout out to Gary and Sarah at www.reefthreads.com. I have never heard of the blog/ podcast before but was very pleased after listening to it! They were nice enough to feature the zoa tank but the whole podcast was packed with some good info.

RBGreef · 09/22/2010, 06:56 PM

Is there a name to that stuff you add at night and where can I get it?

i2as kass · 09/22/2010, 07:00 PM

Few new ones:

These are the deaths under my actinics, loving the double skirt!

i2as kass · 09/22/2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RBGreef

Is there a name to that stuff you add at night and where can I get it?

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Originally Posted by sdelsol15 View Post
whats the name of stuff you feed them that jar and how long have you had your zoas and by the way beautiful tank very nice i should have plent of space for my zoas 48x24x30 wit just a lionfish and a harlequin tusk or maybe 2 volitan lionfish
Its just a high quality multigreen supplement from the drug store.

marioensf · 09/22/2010, 10:35 PM

Beautiful glass box !

Would you mind sharing the name brand of the "Jar stuff" ?

Thx

i2as kass · 09/23/2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by marioensf

Beautiful glass box !

Would you mind sharing the name brand of the "Jar stuff" ?

Thx

Thank you! I don't think you guys have access to it because it's the no name superstore stuff up here. I have a feeling any multi green supplement will work but I will be sticking to this stuff.

GotSopranos? · 09/24/2010, 12:05 AM

Come on man lol just give us the name of the stuff you turned the bottle for a reason and never answer the question lol spread the wealth lol whats the name of it and who makes it? With the power of internet anything can be bought these days. I am afraid to go buy some random "multi green supplement" and crash my tank I have a ton of zoas and really would like to try your routine out but cant if I dont know exact products

TCT · 09/24/2010, 11:33 AM

very nice tank/collection/system

mikedelgado · 09/24/2010, 11:59 AM

I have been watching this thread hoping to zero in on what this multi green supplement is and where can I get some so I tooo can give this a try on my zoos. waiting patiently! great looking zoos btw.

JimmyK · 09/24/2010, 01:09 PM

I'm going too pile on.....Come on man...We need the name of the multigreen supplement....I agree as said above what you are feeding is definately working well. I am afraid to just grab a random "multigreen" off the shelf. Your tank is fantastic. Help us out don't leave us hanging! Thanks for sharing, appreciate your thread.

GotSopranos? · 09/24/2010, 01:52 PM

Yup give us the name or just take a pic of the front of the bottle

reefcat · 09/24/2010, 02:19 PM

Zoa tanks are one of my faves.....used to have a 10g that was pretty sweet.

marioensf · 09/24/2010, 04:02 PM

Exact branded? Maybe checking local natural supplement stores for a US "equivalent"
Would you mind getting a clear picture of the label for ingredients purposes?
I can go to the local store and search for something similar

geoxman · 09/24/2010, 04:36 PM

stunning tank! I really liked some of the shots on the Canadian site. Your electric bill has got to be out of this world! I would like some more info on the cheato canal. Next spring gather as much pollen as you can on pieces of flat glass/acrylic and add that to your mix

good luck

xtra-salty · 09/24/2010, 05:03 PM

If you don't mind me asking, did you custom make the tank for the Cheato "River"? Is it acrylic or glass?

An to anyone asking about the brand of the Nutritional Supplement, he has pictures of it posted on the link he provided in post #18 so I doubt he is trying to hide it from you

GotSopranos? · 09/24/2010, 10:06 PM

Man it woulda been nice if you told us what page on that site lol I just went through 9 pages and finally found it lol

JimmyK · 09/25/2010, 11:26 AM

read the Canadian site and it was time well spent.....would like more info on canal as well.

spencerx15 · 09/25/2010, 12:19 PM

You guys did see the dozen other things he feeds too right? I doubt the green supplement is the sole reason he has such a beautiful tank. More likely good combo of lighting, chemistry, and husbandry.

09/02/2010, 12:54 PM	#51
cman_pogey Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 132	Wow! This is seriously my favorite tank on this entire website! Sorry if this sounds stupid, but basically you just feed a bunch of really finely ground seafood? Would you think that blending up various things like you mention such as shrimp and oysters would work for spmeone that is trying to do this insanely cheap? Because I absolutely love this and want to start doing it myself but I would like to do it as cheap as possible. Once again, absolutelystunning tank!! Connor __________________ -Its always better being down here wishing you were up there, than being up there wishing you were down here. Current Tank Info: NanoCube DX 12 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=17635763&posted=1#post17635763

09/02/2010, 02:02 PM	#52
1sirjustis Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: RICHNOND Posts: 356	question? why not feed during the daytime??? __________________ 150 tall Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef

09/02/2010, 04:44 PM	#53
Anemone0524 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NoVA Posts: 434	I think he mentioned earlier that the corals don't react very much to daytime feeding and that it's more of a frenzy at night. This tank is inspiring - nice work. Your Zoa's are clearly reacting well to the additional nutrients provided. __________________ Aaron 150g rimless 60x30x20, ATI Sunpower x8, 2 48" Reefbrite Blue LED, MSX 200, Vortech MP40w x 2, BRS CA/ALK Dosers, Biopellets and GFO

09/02/2010, 11:03 PM	#56
Patsquatch Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Watsonville Ca Posts: 9	absolutely fantastic! __________________ If it cant stand Pat, It aint all that! Current Tank Info: 80 gal tall 20 gal frag/refuge tank, 20 gal sump 2-250 watt DE MH, 4- 96wtt compact 420&460nm actinic

09/24/2010, 11:33 AM	#65
TCT Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Antonio....formerly Port Aransas Posts: 34	very nice tank/collection/system __________________ Third Coast Tropical Current Tank Info: Clown breeders, Reef

09/02/2010, 05:59 PM	#54
tent boy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 773	Awesome tank. Aren't the polys of the zoas closed at night? Will they open for the food?

09/05/2010, 02:55 PM	#57
reefboarder Intelligent Donkey Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Farmington Posts: 1,257	Pink Eyed People Eaters! J/K but your tank is amazing thank you for the thread and information

09/22/2010, 06:56 PM	#59
RBGreef Moved On Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 84	Is there a name to that stuff you add at night and where can I get it?

09/22/2010, 07:00 PM	#60
i2as kass Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 237	Few new ones: These are the deaths under my actinics, loving the double skirt!

09/22/2010, 10:35 PM	#62
marioensf Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,502	Beautiful glass box ! Would you mind sharing the name brand of the "Jar stuff" ? Thx

09/24/2010, 12:05 AM	#64
GotSopranos? Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 293	Come on man lol just give us the name of the stuff you turned the bottle for a reason and never answer the question lol spread the wealth lol whats the name of it and who makes it? With the power of internet anything can be bought these days. I am afraid to go buy some random "multi green supplement" and crash my tank I have a ton of zoas and really would like to try your routine out but cant if I dont know exact products

09/24/2010, 11:59 AM	#66
mikedelgado Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: salado, tx Posts: 222	I have been watching this thread hoping to zero in on what this multi green supplement is and where can I get some so I tooo can give this a try on my zoos. waiting patiently! great looking zoos btw.

09/24/2010, 01:09 PM	#67
JimmyK Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 80	I'm going too pile on.....Come on man...We need the name of the multigreen supplement....I agree as said above what you are feeding is definately working well. I am afraid to just grab a random "multigreen" off the shelf. Your tank is fantastic. Help us out don't leave us hanging! Thanks for sharing, appreciate your thread.

09/24/2010, 01:52 PM	#68
GotSopranos? Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 293	Yup give us the name or just take a pic of the front of the bottle

09/24/2010, 02:19 PM	#69
reefcat Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Goldsby Ok Posts: 95	Zoa tanks are one of my faves.....used to have a 10g that was pretty sweet. __________________ "It is what it is" Current Tank Info: on going progress

09/24/2010, 04:02 PM	#70
marioensf Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,502	Exact branded? Maybe checking local natural supplement stores for a US "equivalent" Would you mind getting a clear picture of the label for ingredients purposes? I can go to the local store and search for something similar

09/24/2010, 04:36 PM	#71
geoxman Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in my office Posts: 3,848	stunning tank! I really liked some of the shots on the Canadian site. Your electric bill has got to be out of this world! I would like some more info on the cheato canal. Next spring gather as much pollen as you can on pieces of flat glass/acrylic and add that to your mix good luck __________________ "Why do you necessarily have to be wrong just because a few million people think you are?" F-Zappa Current Tank Info: an ice cube tray with brine shrimp in each cubicle

09/24/2010, 05:03 PM	#72
xtra-salty Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 112	If you don't mind me asking, did you custom make the tank for the Cheato "River"? Is it acrylic or glass? An to anyone asking about the brand of the Nutritional Supplement, he has pictures of it posted on the link he provided in post #18 so I doubt he is trying to hide it from you

09/24/2010, 10:06 PM	#73
GotSopranos? Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 293	Man it woulda been nice if you told us what page on that site lol I just went through 9 pages and finally found it lol

09/25/2010, 11:26 AM	#74
JimmyK Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 80	read the Canadian site and it was time well spent.....would like more info on canal as well.

09/25/2010, 12:19 PM	#75
spencerx15 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 170	You guys did see the dozen other things he feeds too right? I doubt the green supplement is the sole reason he has such a beautiful tank. More likely good combo of lighting, chemistry, and husbandry. __________________ -spencer

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