Feeding Zooanthids

[psness]

I've read online that some people don't feed them and some do. Those that do use everything from cyclop-eeze to their own mash of brine shrimp, etc. I was wondering what you all think on this subject. I am fairly new to keeping them (3 mos) and applying Kent Microvert to the entire tank but realize that's not very efficient and probably fouling the tank. I know they aren't filter feeders but they sure are small. I was thinking of making my own concoction using Microvert as a base with mashed brine shrimp, turning off the circulation and feeding with a baster. Any thoughts? Is it necessary?

 

[Piratefish]

Thats usually what I do... turn off the pumps a spot feed all corals and fish. My Zoas did eat mysis.

 

[ZyberGoby]

well for my Zoa and yellow polyps I use ZOO-PLEX and they seem to like it. I do it once a week in smaller doses than what it says to. I also target them and they look really nice better then when I got them. I am seeing lots of new growth :D as well. every one is different but eh if it works don't knock it i say ;)

 

[BL1]

I don't feed my zoas anything and they grow very fast.

 

[Bifferwine]

I don't specifically feed my zoas anything either. They get the nutrition they need from the light. I'm sure they pick up other stuff that is floating around my tank that I feed my other corals, though.

 

[Piratefish]

I don't specifically feed my zoas anything either. They get the nutrition they need from the light. I'm sure they pick up other stuff that is floating around my tank that I feed my other corals, though.

I saw your Dec. pic of the month entry those Zoas a sweeet Biff.

 

[LBFish]

I recently started using Coral Snow, no target feeding, and after a couple feedings I can already see the difference in terms of color and polyps extension.

ZeoVit Coral Snow - AquaCave

 

[ZyberGoby]

I saw your Dec. pic of the month entry those Zoas a sweeet Biff.

yeah they are vary sweet at that I love that pic I hope I get a spread like that with mine I'm getting watermelons next along with this blueish ones they are so cheap at my LFS hell i think i may just do all Zoa hahaha...

 

[psness]

what's the difference between zoo-plex and microvert?

 

[Fire]

I do believe that zooplex is an all in one I cant remember?..

 

[yvr]

I feed the zoas and mushrooms in my tank 2-3 times per week alternating with frozen cyclops, Tropic Marin Reef Snow, Pro-Coral Phyton and TM Pro-Coral Zooton.