Zoanthid collection increasing... Do I need to start dosing?

[ZoaFan08]

I am starting to acquire a lot f zoas and was curious if I would need to start dosing or feeding them? My tank consist of mushrooms, zoas, and a sinularia, and that's really all that will ever be in my tank coral wise.

I was going to start dosing VC but I am not all the way through the thread (it is a BIG thread!!)

Lighting is 5 T5s VHO

[UTCReefer]

Having the proper levels of alk ca and mag are essential for these to propagate. I've never fed mine and they spread like weeds.

[canelita]

yeah, and maybe dose a little iodine.

[ZoaFan08]

Guess I am going to have to get those test kits! Only thing I test in my tank is ammonia and salinity.

[Primetime33]

Zoafan, you most def need to start testing once in a while for the above 3 params. Try the SERA test kits, inexpensive but work well enough.

[Lytehouse]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13577423#post13577423 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Primetime33
Zoafan, you most def need to start testing once in a while for the above 3 params. Try the SERA test kits, inexpensive but work well enough.


+1 on absolutely gotta start testing

you'll thank yourself in the morning....:D

[jason9jay]

ever test for nitrites or nitrates?

[ZoaFan08]

every now and then but that's it. Everything in my tank is growing open and happy. I have a very low bio load and have never shown any trace of nitrites or nitrates.

[jason9jay]

Thats some quality water! :)

the amount you'll need to dose is going to be dependent on frequency of water changes and bioload

but i would def recommend dosing for optimum health and growth

[ZoaFan08]

I usually do 15g ever week but sometimes every other week. I once went a month and noticed my zoas not looking their best but after the water change they were fine. As far as bio load I have a pair of clowns diamond goby six line and yellow tang.

[saltydog64]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13575897#post13575897 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by UTCReefer
Having the proper levels of alk ca and mag are essential for these to propagate. I've never fed mine and they spread like weeds.

UTC................I just starting w/Zoas and what alk or range of alk do find works best for u ????

[ihavtats29]

you should put up pics of all your zoa's so we can see them ... ^_^

[LoudProudNPunk]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13575897#post13575897 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by UTCReefer
Having the proper levels of alk ca and mag are essential for these to propagate. I've never fed mine and they spread like weeds.

i would have to slightly disagree. If your Ca and Mag are off your zoas will still grow IMO. I mean of course it doenst hurt to have your levels right but i would not use the word essential.

IME, all zoas NEED to grow is light.

[ZoaFan08]

I am out of the state right no but I get home Tuesday. I'll take some Wednesday or Thursday :)