When clearing out pests from my reef tank, I view myself as the tank's version of a not reef-safe trigger fish, taking out threats that could harm my ecosystem.ravelo wrote: ↑Sat Jan 15, 2022 6:42 amI agree with this sentiment. The likelihood of your Asterina being the primary culprit in devouring your Zoas, rather than merely cleaning up the dead or dying ones affected by Zoa Pox, seems extremely low.
bouldon said:
It really bumb me out cause I love Zoa's but never had success with my current tank, now I know why.
That's still up for debate, considering your Zoas were already struggling with illness. I'd appreciate an update on this thread in the coming month if you don't notice a significant turnaround in your Zoas' health. If no drastic improvement occurs, it's possible the Asterina weren't the primary issue, and sharing your findings will help others avoid making the same mistake of eliminating harmless creatures.
I imagine being a clown trigger, coming across my own reef and encountering pests - I'd eradicate them too, for the sake of survival.
It's a harsh reality, but survival of the fittest comes first. This mindset helps me cope with the task of removing unwanted life from my tank.
