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

[that Fish Guy]

Originally Posted by SIR PATRICK

I have heard great results with the Bayer method, but have also heard bad results using this strong insecticide unprotected to humans. Do you use this product bare handed? Ventilated? What safety precautions do you use to perform this dip and which do you not? This information should be shared in the fist post, for any future zoa grower to be aware of in the future. I am just imagining people over the continent following your instructions, without reading the most important ones, on the handling and active ingredients lable on the bayer container, which have little to do with this procedure besides safety.

Just trying to help you get this great write up some info that could be added to make it even better and safer.

Thanks Chris

I would use Latex Gloves (Powder Free) when using Bayer.

Try to avoid contact on skin as it is an Insecticide.

[SIR PATRICK]

Originally Posted by that Fish Guy

Thank You Chris

Nitrate Varies depending on the Tank but is anywhere from 5 to 20

I never Test Phosphate

For Nutrient Export I just do Very Large Water Changes (Over 60 Percent).

No Skimmer
No GFO

Alkalinity - 8.5
Calcium - 480
Magnesium - 1440

I Probably wouldn't want Nitrate To Far Above 20 but I Hear WWC keeps theirs at around 40

Mine never goes past 20 so I don't know what "too high" would be.

They seem to be happiest during feeding.

If I do not feed corals do not seem as "Happy"

How often on the 60% water changes? Sounds right up my alley.

[that Fish Guy]

Originally Posted by SIR PATRICK

How often on the 60% water changes? Sounds right up my alley.

Used to do it Weekly LOL.

It really Varies Now.

Try to Once Every Two Weeks but sometimes it is every 3 to 4 Weeks.

[petemichelle]

i have fought nudi's, i have fought pox. what is it when the zoa closes up and starts to turn brown? there are no signs of pox on it. I've dipped in iodine, revive, furan 2, and chemi clean. nothing seems to help. they just stay brown, and browner, and browner and start to fade away. i've looked and posed on forums bur no response....

any help would be appreciated.

[that Fish Guy]

Originally Posted by petemichelle

i have fought nudi's, i have fought pox. what is it when the zoa closes up and starts to turn brown? there are no signs of pox on it. I've dipped in iodine, revive, furan 2, and chemi clean. nothing seems to help. they just stay brown, and browner, and browner and start to fade away. i've looked and posed on forums bur no response....

any help would be appreciated.

Not sure.

Do You have a Picture?