Creating a *HIGH-END* Zoa Garden

I decided to create a high-end zoa garden in the Llama's Lagoon Tank! Come with me on this epic journey of zoa garden curation! Zoanthids are one of the most popular corals in the hobby, and for good reason. They're fairly easy to care for and propagate + they come in a wide array of sizes and colors!
If you love zoanthids, you'll love this video!
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Zoanthids Used (so far)
Little Shop of Horrors
Speckled Krak White Zombie
WWC Campfire
BLC Mutagen
LC Lime Chili
UC Solar Fusion
Hallucinations
Yoda
Nirvana
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[@canaangary7805]

WWC Space Monsters, the new ones!

[@OscarTavera]

I enjoy your sense of humor!

[@leehusher8573]

Love your vids my fav zoa at the mo is utter chaos and rastas

[@Unmployable]

Favorite zoathid by far is the bam bams! My eye is always drawn to them when I see them in someone’s tank

[@nathancross540]

Thanks for the tips on the color wheel. Got a bunch of Zoas from auction 2 weeks ago. Letting them settle in and then build out my 2 gardens

[@Scatterbrain9194]

Great video!

[@gabesreef]

I love the idea of a zoa garden so much that I started one myself, it looks really awesome so far. Coralust has a cool zoa, grand daddy purp and I NEED IT!!!!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Oooo I need to check it out! Thanks for watching 😀

[@corybutler5261]

Keeping it REAL. Keep up the great videos.

[@abeydejesus9349]

I love the rastas!!!

[@KushCorals]

KILLIN IT

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Thanks Bobby!!

[@captaincow5041]

Ultimate Agave zoanthid are beautiful

[@SuperCENTAURI]

brilliant gonna start one

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

They are the best! Color overload!

[@matheusMoreirafish]

White Zombies, Hallucinations and Little Shops!!! I’d love to have it in my tank 😄

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

All great choices!

[@ryan2577p]

I still love the Rastas!!

[@cagnaples33]

Great video brother thank you for all the great information

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Thanks for watching!! This vid was fun...and I finally glued some frags down, lol!

[@pokeyh1979]

Utter Chaos

[@landsh4rk657]

Big fan :)

[@rja9784]

I really just got into the whole zoa garden thing

[@AnchorDownBoat]

Just got my first zoa!

[@babyvelle1]

Nice video bud!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Thank you!

[@josephinevaldez1720]

awesome

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Thank you for watching!

[@zxjoshxz]

my emerald crab does the same thing, kept dragging new zoa frags into a cave

[@kevykevTPA]

Any follow-ups on this? Would love to see how they look today!

[@scotty2salty327]

Awesome video. Im finally breaking down, fragging & cutting my. Zoas this weekend. I hate the damn plugs. Just takes up too much room. I have the perfect rock but can't fit all of my 25 Zoas & Paly's on it because of the plug. Bone cutters; check. Got myself a scalpel too to make fragging easier & I some Brightwell Frag Recover. Picked up some great tips from this video as well as your Zoa Fragging Video 👍🏻 Thanks!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

I'm in need of a good frag sesh too but I have no room! Gotta offload some stuff. Happy to help! I always like watching how other people frag and take bits and pieces here and there.

[@williamwiese9963]

I'd like Rasta zoa's, because I have two clowns and two scarlett crabs and live rock in a 34 gallon. Week 2 of cycling.

[@tom-andrethomsen]

Def. put one of the two green frags on the open space in front! No-brainer

[@SnailHouseProjects]

we just built our 75 gallon and my son and I have a softball sized rock that we have dedicated for a zoa garden. we already have 2 strains on it, a rasta and a bam bam. we like the bright colors too, this is our first time messing with zoas so its a learning curve and I wish I would have seen this video before cause we just glued the frag plugs to the rock (smh)… I found out about you from your appearance on reef news network, that was a killer podcast! keep up the good work!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

First, thank you for watching! Second, welcome to the impending zoa addiction! Glueing the plugs isn't terrible as they will eventually grow over them. No biggie!! Good choices for the first couple zoas.

[@BarbedWireBill]

I'm a big fan of the Pink Hippo

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Agreed! Almost put one of those in the garden! Still might.

[@claudiosabitzer9316]

very cool video! :D you got a new sub there 👍🏻

[@SaltFishTV]

I’m doing a zoa garden in the new tank. Not sure which ones yet as it’ll be probably 5 months before I even put livestock in it. Loved this video and thanks for uploading!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Thanks dude! Your patience is admirable!

[@georgeperez4163]

I love my cheap emeralds on fire zoas.

[@samkiefer6750]

I want fruit loop zoas, and electric Oompa Loompas. Great video, I wonder what that zoa garden looks like now👀

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Good question! I'll have to do an update video soon.

[@jasonlazore497]

Chong bongs, petroglyphs,utter chaos, bowtie blazers, rainbow incinerator, purple monsters are in my zoa collection

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Those are all solid picks!

[@jasonlazore497]

@@BahamaLlamaCoral thanks

[@alexandersonsalla333]

You should do an update on the garden

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Will do! Adding some new stuff too!

[@asuncionhernandez5440]

I love my pink hipos

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

YES!! They are underrated for sure. So beautiful!

[@timothyfriend-kisamore2663]

I reallllyyyyy want some bright blue zoas

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

AOI's from WWC are gorgeous!

[@timothyfriend-kisamore2663]

@@BahamaLlamaCoral I'll have to check them out

[@SuperMkl2010]

I would like to have all of them 😂 am new and am still working with lights I have lost couple of corals but zoas had survive, I like you video and will keep buying zoas

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Thanks for watching! Enjoy the hobby!

[@stevenwelch3259]

Just hitting the hobby and seeing more of your recent videos. I'm really leaning towards zoas for my first tank. Still have your frags? Suggestions?

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Zoas are a good start for sure! Mushrooms and leathers could be another option for beginner corals.

[@brianculater6444]

My favorite Zoe is the Bob Marley, but I must say I like your little Zoa garden that is pretty sweet, when yours gets out of control hit me up LOL 👍✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

For sure!! Thanks for the watch Brian!

[@brianculater6444]

Bahama Llama Coral You’re welcome buddy 👍👍

[@moereefer]

Pink and purple under UV and Violets leds

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

There are so many with those colors too!! Thanks for watching!

[@GabrielMartinez-mq5eh]

I want a CORNBRED'S YELLOW CANARY PALYS

[@xisotopex]

the superglue doesnt hurt the zoa?

[@UncleBsReef]

Not apposed to names just don’t know them lol. love them bright colored and to grow in a reasonable time frame.

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

There's SO MANY!! There are even multiple names for the same strains...lol! I'm with you though, anything bright for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@meakin2424]

Sunny D’s!!

[@austinheikkila9305]

Can’t wait to set up my own Zoa garden in my new tank! Excited to set that up soon!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Definitely following along! Thanks for watching Austin! Can't wait to see the new Eshopps setup.

[@RobBoryckiGolf]

Your the best remi. Make mire vids!!!

[@sseeaahhaawwkkssrule975]

I need help getting my Zoas to open.

[@aquamate]

Loved the video thanks man, ive been keeping fresh water for a long time and have had my first salt tank fro about 2 months now, trying to see if my fav zoa will grow onto another frag, not ready for cutting things yet haha

[@sseeaahhaawwkkssrule975]

My favorites are Rostas and I wish I could find a Zoa that is Blue and Green like my Seattle Seahawks.

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Rainbow rhinos are blue/green. That might be the way to go!

[@sseeaahhaawwkkssrule975]

@@BahamaLlamaCoral thanks I'll try and find some.

[@angelnieves9110]

Love the work you did on that garden and your other videos. I will be doing a few gardens with the zoas i have. A few of the ones i like that i don't have are krakatoa, blue agave, hallucinations and white zombie or yoda. If i could find a cheap couple of polyps of each that would make it that much more better for my soon to make zoa garden. Also which should i keep away from each other or can they all pretty much be mixed with each other?

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

As far as I know, zoas are all good next to each other. The one thing some of the faster growing zoas will do is take over the rock. I'd stay away from Pandora's and Nirvana's in your garden.

[@angelnieves9110]

@@BahamaLlamaCoral well noted, thanks...

[@williamworth2746]

Doller stor glue works and lock tight gell doesn't go figure 🤔

[@robinzalok]

Does zoas need more blue then white ?

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

I think most coral will benefit from a combination of both. I run more white light the first 4 hours and ramp it down the second half of the day.

[@kramerk122]

Where did you buy your tools you are using?

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Mainly from Bulk Reef Supply. Bone cutters...tweezer...etc

[@charmcityreefing1124]

I did this but with a single rock my favorite zoanthid is the Rastas

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Because I have issues with commitment, I chose the multi-rock approach, lol. Thanks for watching! OG Rastas will never get old!

[@charmcityreefing1124]

Bahama Llama Coral I get that lol I’ve been battling hair algae just removed as much as I can and I’m trying to black it out for a few days anything else you recommend

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

@@charmcityreefing1124 Look into Vibrant or Fluconazole. I'm currently using Vibrant in the lagoon in a maintenance dose. Seems to be keeping the uglies away. Make sure to research though. BRS has been doing videos on Vibrant that might be helpful.

[@fabianeduarte5809]

UTTER CHAOS

[@logankelley5472]

What kind of substrate are you using

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Caribsea Natural Reef sand (3.0 - 5.5mm). I love the larger grain of this substrate. I tried a fine sand when I first got into the hobby and wasn't a fan. My frag tank is bare. Thanks for watching!

[@luisnajera1791]

my favorite have to be acid reflex surprised they are a mid range zoa

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Oh yeah!! I've got a couple plugs with those in it. Gonna move some into the zoa garden soon.

[@carlosazparrent4212]

Are you use prime hd for your acuariums?

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Primes are over the frag tank - xr15 radion over the lagoon.

[@charlesd7289]

Any update on this?

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Yep! Just did one a couple days ago.

[@AlejandroTorres-qv6bq]

Dayglo Volcano Paly are my favorite one... you have a nice setup. Have one question do you have a sticker of your logo I like to collect sticker from reefers

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

OH MAN!!! Dayglo's are GORGEOUS. I don't have any but I love them. I do have stickers. I've been terrible about sending out so I think I'm gonna make that my project next week. DM me your info on IG (@bahamallamacoral) Thanks for watching!

[@AlejandroTorres-qv6bq]

I don’t have Instagram or Facebook but if you have an email I will do.....thanks

[@atfinthehouse8631]

How long do you think to fill in?

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

If the tank stays healthy maybe 4-6 months? That's just a guess. Zombies and yodas grow a bit quicker in my tanks so we'll see!

[@haameesoolh5067]

How long time take it to be big enough ?

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Depends on the growth of the zoa. My guess is 6-8 months.

[@canongraef8430]

what are your AI prime settings?

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Modified AB+ I run whites for half the day, heavy blue for the second half.

[@rockyramayla3869]

i would like rasta zoas one of my favorite. But i don’t have it.

[@phish5213]

i have some that look like it

[@phish5213]

i might frag some and if you want i’ll trade you for a different zoa

[@truthspeaks6557]

You can always go online and get some clean polypssss but the 1 day of 2 day shipping is nuts

[@karennation3580]

i ORDER 5 ONE BUTTON ZOAS, AND WANT O CREATE A GARDEN. hOW SHOULD i SPACE THEM? iT WOULD BE COOL TO GROW ALL MIXED TOGETHER. iSEE MOST WITH A PATCH OF ONE COLOR THEN A PATCH OF ANOTHER. i PREFER MIXED BUT IF i CANt do that THEN SHOULD How far should I space them... sorry caps, dont feel like retyping...lol How is it that wine chili is so big? is it feed more or just some grow bigger than others?

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

It truly depends on the strain. Do some research on the different strains you have and how fast/slow they grow. I generally start them 2-4 inches apart. The Lime Chili's are just a larger paly so when next to a regular sized zoa they look huge.

[@Nolimitsenju]

I wish I had some AOI’s. I had a frag with 6 heads and started growing then I got Dino’s. All died. 😢

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Yes! I love that polyp. I don't have either.

[@karennation3580]

so whenever you attach any coral to rock you have to destroy the frag plug? You cant scrape it off like glue and all? Hate to throw away good frag plugs..lol

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

There is a technique you can use with a razor. You try to scrap into the top layer of the plug and get just underneath the zoa. 3 reasons I don't like this, frag plugs are super cheap, if you slip you could jolt as you're try to push or pull through the plug and slice a finger and if it's a higher end zoa you could do the same thing but slice through the zoa and damage it.

[@robertlangford7637]

are current usa leds any good thats where im headed on a budget

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

I've personally never used them before. For softies you really don't need much so they should work. You could also look at the Chinese black box options on Amazon.

[@robertlangford7637]

@@BahamaLlamaCoral ok im going too get black box, thanks

[@karennation3580]

@@robertlangford7637 I found some open box returns of current orbit loop and ic loop on amazon for 42 and 62 bucks. Open box returns and nothing wrong with them! I dont know that they always have those deals and you have probably already bought lights.

[@usafq-]

Hey man I just subbed to your channel just starting my zoa garden on my tank but I need help identifying one of the zoas maybe you can help

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Shoot me a photo on IG. I'll see if I can help.

[@usafq-]

Bahama Llama Coral what’s your ig boss . I’m stuck my lfs sold me a few frags but I don’t think they knew exactly what they were I know 1 is a nirvana 2 a utter chaos but this last one is hard I will send you a pic on ig almost looks like a pink panther or a white zombie

[@WestCoastFloridaFishing]

I loved this video you’re very entertaining to watch. Great dude I can tell! Where are you located? Would love to meet you one day

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

In St. Louis! I'm sure our paths will cross. Reefing is a small world!

[@WestCoastFloridaFishing]

Bahama Llama Coral Hmm that would be pretty cool! Do you ever go to reef shows down in Florida?

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

@@WestCoastFloridaFishing Been meaning to do Reef-A-Palooza Orlando!

[@WestCoastFloridaFishing]

Bahama Llama Coral I’m only two hours away so maybe we could meet there this year if you’re going

[@nicholascarter1948]

Salted agave

[@karennation3580]

so what happens when 4 zoas on a little rock start to overtake the rock? Does it quit growing because there is no room? Seems 4 on a rock isnt much room at all. Maybe a good size rock but you called them rubble. Also mine are still on frag sitting in sand bottom. i have a 10 gallon, current orbit and a bridge with two rocks, one on each end holding it up. I dont know what to put directly under light on the bridge because its so close to light. I have 2 sps there now that I only bought to trade to my lfs because they were 5 bucks. But being its so close I need corals that like high light and flow, do you know of any lps or sofies that fit the bill? I guess I can turn light way way down and put low light coral there but If I tun it way down then I worr y the ones on sand bed wont get enough light!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Given that it is rubble if one zoa starts to overtake the others I can remove it from the tank and take it to the saw. Sometimes I'll take larger pieces to the LFS and use their saw. Frag it, reglue, sell the excess. The corals are always growing and changing so you have to tweak as you go. It's just part of the process. From what I know about that light, I don't think you'll have to worry about frying anything. It's not super powerful. The best way to be sure is to rent a PAR meter. That way you can see what it's putting out and adjust as needed.

[@elizabethwatson71]

Why not drill holes in your rubble rock? That’s what I do… drill a hole just a tad bigger than the plug…and poof! You can rove yourself frags around so your commitment issues aren’t an issue any longer

[@dpmmorris82]

U and ur channel will do good man! Ur funny but kinda corny which is perfect for a channel. Big fan of how u placed ur garden! I have 5 kinds in mine to start which I did about a month ago. I have Halle berry, aoi, scrambled egg, watermelon, and sweet tooth. Dying to get some illuminati and tasers. Hit that sub button and looking forward to more vids man!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Thanks for watching David!! I've also been trying to find a good deal on those tasers!

[@robertlangford7637]

i have a hard time seeing zoa spiders ,they killing me softly

[@luislopez3714]

Love my seduction zoa frags

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Agreed! Those are great lookers!

[@strokemacat]

Video at 3.30 always....always cover your bare feet when fragging, .You Never Know. 😂🤣 Im joking, videos are great and I'm a subscriber 👍👍

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

LOL!! Thank you for the tip - and for watching!

[@rashidmahmood24]

petroglyphs

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Yeah, those are nice!

[@Mooseboy240]

I had no idea other people were anti name... I hate that shit I'm like tf is a bob marley gangbang?