WWC Funny D not opening

foxt

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Has anyone had any experience with this variety? They call it out as a zoa. I've had my 2-head frag in my tank for 5 days, and it hasn't opened yet. At the same time, I added a couple other zoa's from WWC, and they all seem to be doing well (open, looking healthy). I've read that Sunny D's are tempermental and can take a while to get used to a new tank, and given the name (Funny vs Sunny), I am wondering if this variety is just as picky. I have a note in to WWC asking for advice, but figured I would try here as well.

Water params are:
temp=79F
SG=1.025
Alk=8
Mg=1350
Ca=430
pH=8.1-8.3 (varies with light cycle)
Nitrate/ite=0
PO4=ranges between 0.05 and almost 0.1, about 0.08 for the last week
light = sitting about 16" down from 4-tube T5HO that is on about 8 hours
flow=light to moderate at the moment

There have been a couple times that I've caught sight of a snail bugging the frag, but it is sporadic (not like the snail is parked on it). I am being patient before I play with light or flow, but was wondering if anyone else has any experience that could help me?
 
I have to say the frag I got of Sunny D's opened right up a few months ago. Give them time though, zoas are weird.
 
Not sure how long ago they were cut, but based upon there only being two heads, and looking at the frag, I think they are fairly fresh. Good point, that could be part of what is going on ....
 
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