Zoa's being consumed!!!

[kinerson]

I'm certain that I have a critter that is eating my zoa's. It started with my eagle eyes colony and now that I moved them to a different part of the tank my orange bam bams are dissapearing. I did see a nudabranch a month ago and tried to remove him but failed. I was wondering if there was anything that I dould soak the zoa colony in to perhaps kill the predator. If anyone has any suggestions I would really appreciate it.

Thanks,
Greg

 

[msman825]

dip them in fresh water, if you saw one a month ago. he's still in there munching on your zoos AND most likely has a family by now. I see your in Maine also, here's a thread about dipping. there are a few more stickys about nudi's on the top of this forum Get them out if you want zoos http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=451720

 

[kinerson]

So how do you perform this fresh water dip? Specifically, how do you adjust ph and are there other things aside from temp to be concerned about?

Thanks,
Greg

 

[javatech]

When i dip mine i just gut some ro/di water that's at room temp and put the zoas in the water for five to ten min just depends on the size of the rock
it get's rid of most everything and they open back up within 10 min and so far after doing it for 10 years i have never lost one

 

[Debbie C.]

I always add Iodine to speed up the healing process along with ro/di. Just check the temperature of the water to make sure you don't stress more than you have too!! Good luck

 

[kinerson]

So do either one of you adjust the ph?

 

[javatech]

I don't i take it right out of the ro/di unit the zoa's can take it no problem

 

[bbehring]

question about zoas. Do they stay open most of the time or close up at night / when the lights are out?

 

[Debbie C.]

They usually close at night when the light are off

 

[kinerson]

Thanks guys