First zoas/palys

[squeakymcmurdo]

I just got a shipping notice for my first zoas. First corals for that matter. I also ordered some reusable shoulder length nitrile gloves, but they probably won’t make it before the zoas. One of them is labeled a Green People Eater Paly, so I’m a little nervous. I guess I’ll just have to use regular disposable gloves when handling them and placing for now.

Any idea what the other ones are? They were all $1 so probably nothing special, but I liked the blue one and figured I might as well get the other ones. Any tips for getting them to grow quicker? I have a pair of young o. clowns that are probably going to be checking them out because they’re hosting in a fake anemone.

[Jekerry]

We touch our zoas when moving them. In fact I held and stirred on in dip for 5 minutes the other day to get a nudibrach out of it. No ill effects. I think only certain kinds or boiling any of them is dangerous.

[sde1500]

One of them is labeled a Green People Eater Paly, so I’m a little nervous.

Don't worry, they won't actually eat you :spin2:

Welcome to the zoa addiction! They are awesome, relatively easy to care for, and come in crazy colors. I love them. Don't think any of those carry and names really. Just handle with care and you should be fine. As for growing faster, find a spot in the tank they like, they'll do the rest.

[SRQreef3r]

You are fine to handle them, they wont hurt you...Zoas were some of my first corals as well in my tank and I can tell you that the best thing for them is to find a spot in the tank where they are happy then leave them alone! I spot feed from time to time and they seem to like that as well.

[squeakymcmurdo]

They made it! I floated them, dipped them (found a tiny white long “bug”) and put them in my tank with the lights off. The tank is in my kitchen so there’s some natural sunlight that hits it.

[Reefpuck]

I think people get in trouble when they are handling/fragging palys and have an open wound or something on their finger for example. I handle zoas all the time without gloves. I also don't own palys.

Either way... what website is that where you ordered from.

[BeachBumm]

Use precautions as advised! If its this one just leave it alone ! It contains lots of palytoxin !! Its deadly !!

[squeakymcmurdo]

Ordered from Where’s Nemo down in Utah through eBay.

The gloves came tonight. I just used disposables while dipping earlier today. I’de rather be safe than sorry... I usually do have cuts or scratches on my hands and arms. Hazards of my other loves: 5 kids and a farm.

They have opened a little bit, but I’m not sure which one is the Paly yet.