Crickets in the Zoanthid Forum

[ReeferRob]

Hey guys stuck at work posting from cell phone..... I started a few threads some time ago I would love to haave you weigh in on. HArd to find on phone but one title if I remember correctly, " Are some morphs prone to algea problem?" and another "unique circumstance or rare phenomonon". Talk to u guys in a bit. Almost off work!!!!

[MUCHO REEF]

Did anyone hear that?..........CRICKETS !!!!

[jimsflies]

Where is everyone? I hear frogs...

[demonclownfish]

when does the party start?

[Sir Patrick]

^ party has started- and hope it doesnt stop!

[MUCHO REEF]

If everyone with zoas or palys contributes.....it won't.

[MUCHO REEF]

For my own personal reasons, I attended my first swap in 3 or 4 years last Sunday. Back in the day I didn't miss a one. I saw hundreds if not thousands of zoas and many sellers. So my question today as it was 6 months ago is this. Where are all of the discussions as it relates to Zoanthids, Palythoas, Protopalys and the like? I'm not talking about thread after thread of macro pics with 1 to 5 polyp frags on round pegs, or show me your tank or named polyp threads, or your new "Jimmy Crack Corns". Neither am I talking about discussions on names and deabtes on names, pricing and what someone claims is the next big thing or anything that is hype related. This forum isn't dying, it's dead. With the vast popularity of these polyps now, has the demographic changed to the extent that no one wants to discuss, share, learn, debate, inquire, etc. I'm only asking. Why? I have made attempts in the past to try and light a fire here, now it's your turn. Any takers?

Mucho Reef

[John]

IMO, it comes down to $$ with more and more people.

Not only do the cool new names and price tags on these corals have hype, but whoever has them gains reputation points as well.

I will admit I have a lot of these "high end" Zs and Ps. I buy the corals I like if I have the money to get them. I really hate selling corals too. I would take a trade over a sale as long as whats being offered up in the trade is something I don't have.

I see what you mean about the "new" zoas and such. Take for instance a Nightmare. While browsing Zoaid.com I notice that there are about 3 of the same zoos with different names... Same thing with Organisms... they can also be called Deadpools... When I first got the "Deadpools" (I'll stick with that name since I like X-men) I bought them from Reef Paradise, I didn't know what they were, but I liked them.

I'm not sure how I can possibly contribute to the talks about any coral. I'm no expert with them, I don't have any scientific data to back up what I say. Not to mention, since I only have about 100ish posts many people on this site wouldn't care what I had to say or offer about anything anyways. It seems no matter what when a person wants to add their input anywhere there are 4 others waiting to tear them and their post apart. But, you don't see them posting anything insightful. This is what I notice amonst many of the forums I'm on. Perhaps that is why you don't see any new topics popping up.

[MizTanks]

Man oh man do I know what your talking about. I'm with you 100%
Personally I don't care what they're named. What I do care about is why in the heck can't I keep them alive?
Other supposedly hard to care for corals are no problem for me. But as for zoas, put them in my tank and within 2nweeks they begin to dissapere. Poof en gone!
No where can I find answers as to what I may be doing wrong. No where can I find info on caring for them. For something sooo popular to have sooo little info on them, well it's just a dang shame.
If there's anything I can do to get this going-let's GIT ER DONE!!

[Rabidgoose]

Everyones opinion is valuable, what is important to remember is that because something works for someone else that doesn't mean it will work for you. That is why the more people responding the better, it gives you a cross section of different ideas and protocols for your tank. If you have been berated for your opinions on this site let me be the first to apologize. It is not the mission at CR for anyone to have to sit in silence for fear of being flamed about an opinion. While discussions at times can turn to disagreements it will be done in a respectful manner or it will be dealt with by staff..... Sorry all, a little off topic...back to the zoa/palys

.....Not to mention, since I only have about 100ish posts many people on this site wouldn't care what I had to say or offer about anything anyways. It seems no matter what when a person wants to add their input anywhere there are 4 others waiting to tear them and their post apart. But, you don't see them posting anything insightful. This is what I notice amonst many of the forums I'm on. Perhaps that is why you don't see any new topics popping up......