Vicarious Cynic Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 So, I've got this nice new light (6 bulb t5 HO - 48") and a couple of new zoa frags (Tubs blue and purple death). I built a little frag rack out of plastic and a magnetic algae scrubber. How deep should they be? Right now its about 4" under the surface of the water, and the light is about 4" above that. I'm worried about giving them too much light. I could move the rack to another spot in the tank and have it about 10" under. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralCrazy Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 tubbs blue are deep water zoos. I have mine at the bottom of the tank. My purple deaths I have about mid way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicarious Cynic Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 Thanks, I decided to move the rack to a lower spot, then I moved the Tubs to a rock even lower. I'm really glad I built the little rack, really like having all my little bits in one spot. Easier to appreciate and less worry about crab disruption! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Always safer to start low and work your way up. If they are starving for light you will see in their extension or "stretching" for light. There was a great write up on Zoanthids in the last issue of "coral" magaizine-not sure if the articles are online, but it was a good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicarious Cynic Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 I glued the rack to a mag-float. Love it - can move it anywhere. I guess I need to pick up a new algae scraper now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Always safer to start low and work your way up. If they are starving for light you will see in their extension or "stretching" for light. I agree with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr S Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I also look to see where the zoos are growing in the tanks I purchase them from. (or trade) If all else, I start with placing them in a shady spot on the bottom and slowly acclimate them. I am also a fan of dipping them for 10 minutes before they go in my tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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