Zoanthids vs. Acropora: Which Coral Gets Your Vote?

[revhtree]

Zoanthids vs. Acropora: Which Coral Gets Your Vote?

These two popular corals often get a spotlight in reef aquariums, but everyone has their own preferences. We want to know which one you love more and why! Are you mesmerized by the vibrant colors, unique patterns, and diverse morphs of Zoanthids? Or do you find yourself drawn to the intricate branching structures and stunning growth forms of Acropora?

Which one gets your vote and why?

coral image via @AquaSD

 

[Sharkbait19]

Haven’t gotten much into acroporas yet, so my vote for zoas may be a little bit biased. However, it probably depends on the type, cost, and how easily they can be grown. I personally can’t justify paying $500 for a stick that may or may not survive, but the same can probably be said for spending $500 on a single polyp that could melt away…

 

[Nman]

Zoas that many brilliant colours and in my case easy

 

[rtparty]

Acros. They are and always will be the pinnacle of reefing IMO

 

[JoJosReef]

Voted zoas. Haven't been able to grow acros yet, but having some initial luck with an anacropora!

 

[paragrouper]

Easy choice: my tank is Not ideal for anything beyond LPS and softies.

sorry Acros. Maybe later.

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

hands down acropora, extra points for the difficulty level, and more variety.

 

[Crustaceon]

I voted acros because their growth changes changes the architecture of the reef. Zoas look awesome but they just cover existing surfaces. That being said, tonga branch zoa tanks are awesome.

 

[Sleeping Giant]

Zoas for me, I haven't tried acros yet so I have no idea lol

 

[Anemone_Fanatic]

A full tank of large colonies of healthy acros looks better than one with zoas, but in an average, small scale, medium-low maintenance tank, the zoas come out on top. Really depends on what you want to achieve.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Going to have to go with zoas on this one. I don't feel ready for acros yet but zoas? Feel good about those

 

[homer1475]

Acros represent the holy grail in this hobby. If you can keep, color up, and grow acros, you can consider yourself an expert reefer.

 

[mushrommy]

Zoanthids vs. Acropora: Which Coral Gets Your Vote?

These two popular corals often get a spotlight in reef aquariums, but everyone has their own preferences. We want to know which one you love more and why! Are you mesmerized by the vibrant colors, unique patterns, and diverse morphs of Zoanthids? Or do you find yourself drawn to the intricate branching structures and stunning growth forms of Acropora?

Which one gets your vote and why?

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coral image via @AquaSD

I've yet to join the world of sps, lol. But I heard that Acropora are hard to keep which is unfortunate because I really want an acro. But yet again zoa's are absolutely gorgeous and I would go with one any time.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Cant beat a tank full of colorful sticks but the care and risks. . . . Zoas are my pick for ease of care-color-costs and forgiveness

 

[Troylee]

Acros just like the real reefs you see under the sea… haha.. everything else is off in different parts of the ocean.

 

[revhtree]

It’s a tight race early!!!

 

[JCOLE]

Acro's are my pick.

Zoas are cool but atleast when you try and share an acro with someone, it doesn't get jealous, and shoot you in the eye with poison. There is that.....

 

[Cichlid Dad]

I voted both, zoa gardens are so beautiful, I just got my acropora's so my vote my change in a year.

 

[Jesss]

I voted Zoas.

Me and my husband really do not have any luck with Acros.

 

[GARRIGA]

Never found the reason to have sun flower like peddles but to each their own yet I also prefer mushroom covered rocks over sticks. go figure