Help: Bought New Zoa, What came with it?

[LongIslandJosh]

Hey guys, just bought two pink Zoa from Aquarium Village, but they came with things growing on it. What is it? Should I remove it, how would I do that?

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums...2013 Feb 2013/020113-02NewZoa_zps78fe7c83.jpg

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums...2013 Feb 2013/020113-01NewZoa_zps34032c28.jpg

What are the orange things?

Thanks!

 

[jcdeng]

well I am not sure what that is but look at those bubble algae!

 

[dubs]

that bubble algy no good i would really clean that of before putting it in the tank unless u have emerald crabs in ur tank they eat that make sure u dont clean it in ur tank or u will be spreading the seed everywhere

 

[dubs]

idk what the orange things are by the pic but that frag is def not a good frag i dont think its cool a lfs sold it to u this way

 

[cody0709]

I would bring it back, not worth the headache

 

[LongIslandJosh]

I didn't notice the bubble algae til I got home, but I removed them.
It only cost $6 and if I can clean it up good, its well worth it. The Zoa under blue light really pop in pink. I'm very happy with it despite the bubble algae and w.e. those things are.

But I still don't know what they are, anyone have any idea?

 

[LongIslandJosh]

So I took an exacto knife to those things and cut them off. Also removed remaining bubble algae. I've got it in the bag with water from my tank, gonna leave it in that for the night and see what happens tomorrow morning.

 

[E.intheC]

I would definitely give them a good rinse with clean saltwater before putting them in my tank. Bubble algae has tiny spores that are easy to miss.

Post a pic of the Zoas when they open up!

 

[saltwaterinbrooklyn]

Your a daredevil reefer !! You will soon find out that it is not worth the risk in this hobby !! Caution should never go out the window with reefing

 

[jerl77]

Bring it back

 

[daaznmofo]

Snake polyps?

 

[Snutch2thenutch]

These people are nuts. Just cut the bubble algae out run water over it and brush it with a tooth brush you will be fine.

 

[jcdeng]

well you can scrape the bubble algae and then put it in 50% peroxide/RODI mix for 5 minutes to kill any spores

 

[Rob&Gab]

did you buy thos from aquarium village ? if you did i saw thos and i wouldent of bought thos. you should return them. and if you keep them make sure you dip them very well.

 

[LongIslandJosh]

I did buy them from Aquarium Village, only cost $6 and now that I've removed the bubble algae and snake polyps(?) it will be well worth it for the colors of the Zoa.

I'll post pics of it in a few hrs after I let it settle in my tank.

If I'm wrong and this was a horrible idea, like many of you think (ha) We can sticky this thread as "What Not To Do" lol

 

[JonnyJ]

Bottom line is that the bubble algae will almost definitely return but who cares. Lol I have bubble algae and it doesn't take away from my tank

 

[LongIslandJosh]

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums...3 Feb 2013/020213-01ZoaRock01_zps0fa7c64f.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums...3 Feb 2013/020213-02ZoaRock02_zps7a2368dc.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums...3 Feb 2013/020213-03ZoaRock03_zps13ace312.jpg
Like I said, I cut the Spider Polyps and Bubble Algae off, hopefully these Zoas grow real fast and turn out to be well worth the $6 I paid

 

[Rob&Gab]

good stuff man. lol my girlfriend made me not buy thos. lmao, i do like there 6$ selection but lately they havent really had anything in the 6$ rack. lol i had gotten a scoly for 20 bucks. tried to revive it but it dident happen.. good luck man keep me posted on your zoas. maby ill scoop some from you one day. lol ill buy a little piece of history lmao.