I just recently bought my first two zoanthid colonies and one of the rocks that I purchased half of the rock ended up being eagle eyes and the other half look just like the eagle eyes but have bright green skirts instead of yellow.I really want to fag them but Im kind of intimidated since ive never fragged before.
Plz. Im open to any information on zoanthid propagation and or any tips on fragging,I want to have some healthy frags to bring to any future swaps.
Zoanthid propagation
Started By reefermadness707, Apr 10 2012 07:08 AM
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Posted 10 April 2012 - 07:27 AM
Let it grow for a while in your tank.
Once you notice good growth, get an xacto blade and cut between polyps and scrape under the zoa as close to the rock as possible. Rinse it in a clean container. Then super glue the base to another rock.
Voila, you're done.
Once you notice good growth, get an xacto blade and cut between polyps and scrape under the zoa as close to the rock as possible. Rinse it in a clean container. Then super glue the base to another rock.
Voila, you're done.
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Posted 10 April 2012 - 08:18 AM
Also make sure you DO NOT HAVE ANY OPEN WOUNDS ON YOUR HANDS, and WEAR EYE PROTECTION, zoa juice is very toxic and you can get infections very easy
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 04:09 PM
we use a mix of oyster/phyto/and rods.....
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Posted 13 April 2012 - 06:21 PM
Great thread. There are many ways to prop zoas. Scissors and razor work. But the most important part is eye face and skin protection.
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Posted 14 April 2012 - 07:08 AM
Zoas don't NEED intense lighting, in fact the best tank for a zoa is a dirty one with med to low light and med flow
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Posted 23 April 2012 - 12:28 AM
how much does a 5-6 polyp frag of eagle eyes and watermellons usually go for im not really sure or do they sell by the polyp? I have a few local people asking me for frags already.
Those are common zoas. $30-40 for a colony of 40+
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