[knutcracker]

hi guys,

saw some zoos at the LFS that looks awesome. Just wondering:

1) do they need MH's or are my 55 watt actinic and 55 watt 10K PC's enough? If my PC is enough do they need to be high up in the tank or is anywhere fine?

2) how hardy are they?

3) how much flow do they need?

4) any extras you can tell me would be great.

Thanks!

[Ninong]

Originally Posted by knutcracker

hi guys,

saw some zoos at the LFS that looks awesome. Just wondering:

1) do they need MH's or are my 55 watt actinic and 55 watt 10K PC's enough?

Different species have different light requirements. In general, most of them can adapt to range of light conditions.

If my PC is enough do they need to be high up in the tank or is anywhere fine?

Your PC lighting is enough from most of them. They do not need to be high up in the tank.

2) how hardy are they?

They are hardy.

3) how much flow do they need?

Moderate.

4) any extras you can tell me would be great.

Thanks!

Palythoa produces palytoxin. Do not touch those with your bare hands, especially if you have any cuts or scratches on your hands. If you do touch them with your bare hand, do not touch your mouth with your hands until you have washed your hands thoroughly. Palytoxin is extremely toxic. BTW, not all Zoanthids are Palythoa. Also, there are no "zoos" since the name is "zoanthid," not "zooanthid." That's a common misnomer.

[knutcracker]

once again, ninong comes to the rescue. thanks!

[Poseidon]

Palythoa produces palytoxin. Do not touch those with your bare hands, especially if you have any cuts or scratches on your hands. If you do touch them with your bare hand, do not touch your mouth with your hands until you have washed your hands thoroughly. Palytoxin is extremely toxic. BTW, not all Zoanthids are Palythoa. Also, there are no "zoos" since the name is "zoanthid," not "zooanthid." That's a common misnomer.

Pay special attention to this last part... One report suggests this to be THE MOST potent organic TOXIN!!!