Did I just injured my zoas?

[lesterism]

I was adjusting a piece of huge rock before it fell right onto my small colony of zoas. It directly hit onto two of them, and they're looking short and swollen now. Will they be alright?

 

[A. Grandis]

Only God knows my dear, only God.

Grandis.

 

[alb_56]

Hey Grandis, I also accidentally squished my thumb into a frag of them and all there water shot out and they were flat and terrible. They have recovered and are doing good now. Have you ever accidentally killed any by squishing? Is there maybe like a somewhat reliable indicator that hints one way or another?

 

[lesterism]

Ahh! Good news. Despite looking weird, it seems to be opening up again!

 

[A. Grandis]

Hey Grandis, I also accidentally squished my thumb into a frag of them and all there water shot out and they were flat and terrible. They have recovered and are doing good now. Have you ever accidentally killed any by squishing? Is there maybe like a somewhat reliable indicator that hints one way or another?

No, IME they die only if bacterial infection takes place.
Yeah, I had millions of accidents like that, of course...
That happens a lot when I collect them too.
Most of the time they come back to normal. The time fame will depend on the injury and/or the type of zoanthid.
Please be careful with palytoxin when handling your zoas. Try to use glove as much as possible!!

Grandis.

 

[A. Grandis]

Ahh! Good news. Despite looking weird, it seems to be opening up again!

Pics please?

Grandis.

 

[lesterism]

Speaking of which, off topic, why is the colour of my zoas so dull?

Currently, using a 3w (27w 10,000k+blue), is it not enough?
Temperature 26-27degree
Water parameters normal..

 

[lesterism]

Pics please?



Grandis.

Here you go!

Anyway, speaking of which, off topic..

What might be the cause of the dull colours of my zoas?

 

[lesterism]

Did I just injured my zoas?

Colours of the zoas are pretty dull, any idea what causes that?

 

[lesterism]

 

[A. Grandis]

Probably low light.
After they adapt to the system and have a bit more light they will probably show more colors.
They aren't looking bad though.
Go slow with the light.

Grandis.

 

[lesterism]

Probably low light.
After they adapt to the system and have a bit more light they will probably show more colors.
They aren't looking bad though.
Go slow with the light.

Grandis.

Thanks so much for your help!
Really appreciate that. Have a good weekend!

 

[A. Grandis]

U2!

Grandis.