The main goal of this thread is to basically create an online handbook of what to do, and what not to do with Zoanthid/Palythoa.
To make this thread grow, simply offer up a piece of advice, or a tip that you have learned along your journey of keeping zoas/palys.
As well, since life is a two-way street, others are encouraged to comment and critique others' comments and tips.
I'll start off with the
NUMBER ONE ZOA KEEPING RULE!!! !!!ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTION!!!
Some of you may have learned this already through experience, or a podcast of robs,
But the gist of it is that zoas and palythoas contain a terribly potent toxin called "palytoxin" (see here). It should also be noted that this toxin is much more prevalent in palythoas than in zoanthids.
- gloves and eye protection are a must when working with zoas, especially when fragging
- wash hands thoroughly afterwards
- zoas tend to squirt when handled (especially the more plump PE species, Z. Gigantus), so keep your mouth shut, and protect all open cuts or wounds (hence, the need for eye protection!)
Hope this will become the first in a long line of posts, hopefully containing most needed knowledge about Zoanthids and Palythoas.
I will of course continue to post to beef of the thread, but i know there are some reefers, as well as trusted
LFS owners that have seen it all and have enough knowledge to fill a couple of books, so hope to see ya share it.
Happy reefing.
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Josh Small Frys 120 Fish- 2 Percula Clowns, Hippo Tang, Flame Hawkfish, Black fin Shrimp Goby
Coral- Green and Pink Frogspawn, Colt Coral, Zoanthids, Green Acropora, Fungia coral x2, Millipora
Clams- 1-4.5" Crocea Clam, 1-6" Maxima Teardrop
Cleaning Crew- 2 Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
2 Peppermint Shrimp ,20 Tiger Trochus, 5 Blue Legged Hermits
RIP Victims of the massacre :
