My first system build *New Pics added* what are these frags???

First one looks like button polyps, a zoanthus or palythoa. The next two are zoanthids also. Post pics when they open up we might be able to give you their popular names.

 

I'm hoping they are open tomorrow for better pics... I thought they might all be zoanthus but wasn't sure. They were starting to open a little before I left today which was a little over two hours after they were done drip acclimating and getting put at bottom of tank. I think only one had not opened at least some in that time though they were all closed tight in the bucket when they came in.

 

It might be a couple of days before they open fully. Don't worry unless they start deteriorating. You can then do a iodine dip if they start looking bad. ReVive seems to be a nice product for dipping new corals.

 

Ok thanks!

I wish I'd been more prepared for these but like I said I wasn't going to add any corals for a while yet until these kinda just walked in the door.

 

Zoanthids and palys are pretty easy to maintain. I am sure they will do fine in your tank. When they open if you want to find an id you maybe able to find them here.

CoralPedia.com! :: The definitive repository for named Corals!


People use all kinds of designer names, but basically the care is the same.

 

so looks like Zoas or palys to you too then? What's the difference between a zoa and a paly?

 

Oh most definitely, here is some interesting stuff regarding the differences between the two and some basic care.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/invert.htm

Reefs.org: Where Reefkeeping Begins on the Internet - Zoanthids by Eric Borneman Aquarium.Net January 1998

Probably more than you needed to know but you may find it interesting.

 

Thanks!
I'll be gone reading for a while LOL