Suggestions For Fruit Loops Not Opening

[boardn365]

Are Fruit Loops hard to keep? I got a fresh cut frag of about 12 polyps and knew that I would loose some. I was down to 5 and they all were opening for a while. Now they haven't been open for about three days.

I am in a temporary set up waiting to get in to a permanent one in about three weeks. I don't know all my parameters but was wondering if anyone had suggestions on how to keep these. They are in a 75 gallon with T5 lighting. No skimmer just live rock right now and powerheads for flow.

Should I put them in low light, high light? Low flow, high flow?

Should I do a large water change to try to add elements that may be missing?

I have another system that is set up for SPS. High flow, high light larger skimmer. Should I put them in there?

 

[A. Grandis]

The info you've provided is way too little for that kinda problem, but...

Yes for the last question!
Put them on the bottom of that stablished SPS system where you find moderate flow.
Make sure you find a spot where light won't bleach it!
Leave them there and they will probably be fine after a day or to, I hope.
That's the best and fast help I can give to you.
If they open in a day you'll see what I mean and they will hopefully be left there for good!

Every zoa system should have medium to high flow and light. Also the best skimmer you can provide. That's my opinion!

Pics?

Grandis.

 

[Doctareefer]

If you fragged them you need to dip them that will help

 

[A. Grandis]

If you fragged them you need to dip them that will help

I was assuming he did that already or whoever fragged it dipped afterwards...
That's a good point and should be the very first step!!!!

Grandis.

 

[boardn365]

They have been in the tank for 3 weeks now. Should I still dip them? I have Revive. I believe they were dipped in Iodine? when they were fragged.

I moved them to the SPS tank on the bottom. I know that the info is really minimal but I really appreciate the help.

 

[flametailblenny]

My fruit loops didnt open for a month. I finally moved them to the very top in a high flow area and they finally opened up

 

[A. Grandis]

You're very welcome!
No, if they were dipped in iodine after fragged you don't need to worry, unless they had a film on them or were melting...
Just leave them alone in the SPS tank for now and in 2 or 3 days they should open up.
Just relax now...
Grandis.

 

[Robert1969]

Mine seem to do fine mid tank medium Flow. I have them in my 72 gallon with T5's.

 

[xabbasx7]

did you adjust them into your tank?

i would say start at the bottom of your tank; then move up from there. if it gets to lose its color move higher, if it starts bleaching move lower.

inspect it for bugs to see if there are any pests on it. nudibranchs, or eggs etc.
infections. there are certain dips for infections if it has one.