Miscellaneous

Are nuclear green palys toxic?

Are nuclear green palys toxic?

Mindblower palys and yes toxic, but do not worry about it unless you plan on cutting them. If you touch them just wash your hands good before touching your mouth or eyes.

Are ZOA coral toxic?

Species of Zoanthid coral (e.g. Palythoa species and Zoanthus species) can contain a highly toxic, naturally-occurring and potentially lethal substance known as Palytoxin. Zoanthid corals are often recommended to new marine aquarium owners because they are considered to be relatively easy to keep.

Are zoas coral easy to keep?

Zoas and Palys are both very hardy soft coral placing them amount the easier to keep corals and making them a excellent choice as corals for beginners. These corals can come in some spectacular colors and color combinations, among the most amazing colors to be found in any soft coral.

Where do I put zoas coral?

Zoanthid Coral Placement Place zoanthid corals in an area of low-medium to medium-high flow. Too much flow may make it hard for the polyps to open. You will know your zoanthids are “happy” if they open and are fully extended without seeming to stretch too far upright.

What is a Paly coral?

The Palythoa grandis is the largest of the button polyps with some approaching 1.5″- 2″ in diameter. Their color and pattern change drastically depending on the type of light given. Typical frags have 1-2 polyps. Palythoa Coral Care. Zoanthids and Palythoa are a large group of corals in the reef keeping hobby.

How toxic is Palytoxin?

Inhalational exposure to palytoxin is an extremely rare cause of respiratory distress. This little-known marine toxin has the potential to cause significant morbidity and mortality. Toxicity has been best documented in cases of ingestion but has also been seen in cases of dermal exposure and inhalation of vapors.

Can you touch zoas?

So in terms of palytoxin poisoning, we should all understand that caution is necessary around zoanthids, regardless of the presence or absence of this toxin. Don’t handle them with open cuts, and always wash your hands well after touching them.

How long does it take zoas to grow?

I find the different variables to be genus of the zoa, lighting, flow, water quality, and size of frag. I never buy single polyp frags so I can’t tell you from experience but usually for me, it takes a few weeks for my frags to settle in and start budding. Just a general answer, I would say 3 weeks for zoas.

Can you touch zoanthids?

Usually corals, even zoanthid corals, are safe to handle. In some instances though, they can lash out at their owners.

How long does it take for zoas to spread?

I never buy single polyp frags so I can’t tell you from experience but usually for me, it takes a few weeks for my frags to settle in and start budding. Just a general answer, I would say 3 weeks for zoas.

How fast do zoas spread?

Depends on the zoas I think. Most of mine grow at about a polyp every few weeks. However, I have a colony that is not invasive by nature but is growing about 1 polyp a day!

Do zoas like high flow?

Zoanthid Placement Hacks for Optimum Water Flow and Light Exposure. Ideally, your Zoanthids should live in a low to medium-high flow area. If placed in too high of a flow area, polyps will have a difficult time opening, which stunts its growth/development. How do you know if they’re happy?