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How high-end are you looking to go with your zoas? You can find some solid options on the forums, but if you're willing to splurge, buying directly from the breeder's site is the way to go. Are you looking for some tried-and-true starter zoas or diving straight into the deep end with some CB Bowzers?

I picked them up at a local fish store, so I'm not sure how old they are, but size-wise, one's around 2 inches and the other's about 2.5 inches.

I'm trying to get my ocelaris clowns to breed, but I'm not having any luck. What's the best way to encourage them?

I think scavengers are kinda like the opportunistic eaters of the reef world. Most are considered reef safe since they go for detritus and algae first, but that doesn't mean they won't touch other tank-mates if they get the chance. I mean, it's not likely a hermit crab would go after zoas, but they ...

Glad you identified the issue, now the real work begins. Best of luck with the cleanup and hoping for a Zoa comeback.

It's possible, as long as the mat is still there, there's a chance. I went through something similar and ended up getting a harlequin shrimp, which helped keep the Asterina under control.