Paly (zoa) ID

[acoustic-reef]

anyone recognize this paly (or very big zoa)?

 

[dz6t]

these are Pandora paly. They grow very fast and potentially take over your tank.

 

[DylanCameron]

Yep, I’ve seen them called Pandora’s or Gold Dust palys, like Dong said they’re very invasive and fast growing.

 

[acoustic-reef]

these are Pandora paly. They grow very fast and potentially take over your tank.

when you see zoas and palys develop long stalks -is that an indication that they ideally want more light and are reaching to get closer (v. that's just how they grow regardless)?

 

[Duds]

From what I have read yes that typically means they are reaching for more light.

 

[dz6t]

when you see zoas and palys develop long stalks -is that an indication that they ideally want more light and are reaching to get closer (v. that's just how they grow regardless)?

In general, yes.