Zoas not opening....are they ok?

[pallidamors]

So here is what my new colony of zoas looked like yesterday after 45 mins after I put them in the tank.

And here is what they look like now

nothing has changed in the tank at all.

also, theyve been like this all day (so a crab diddnt disturb them or anything)

Should I move them or leave them be for a few days? Is this a normal thing for zoas to do?

thanks guys

 

[MikeandNicole]

Where did you put them in the tank and what are your water params? Did you dip them in anything?

 

[pallidamors]

no dip and water parameters are fine


its just weird how they opened right up the first day, but half the colony diddnt open the next day.

I also have a few other zoas/palys and they all look fine

 

[DEEC77]

They could be just adjusting. I would place them on the bottom of the tank, leave them alone and let them acclimate for a couple of weeks. Then move them up.

~Dee~

 

[pallidamors]

thanks everyone...they are pretty close to the sandbed so Ill just leave them alone for now

 

[Herk]

My zoos do this from time to time. Sometime they just need time.

 

[PR_Reefers]

Is there decent waterflow in that area...try moving them to an area with greater water flow see if that helps... if not maybe thy're just stressed and need to acclimate

 

[Lynnmw1208]

Make sure you look for nudibranchs since you didn't dip them. I had the same issue and I discovered a nudibranch eating away. they tend to blend in with the zoanthids too, mine was red like the skirts.

 

[MikeandNicole]

Make sure you look for nudibranchs since you didn't dip them. I had the same issue and I discovered a nudibranch eating away. they tend to blend in with the zoanthids too, mine was red like the skirts.

I am going to agree with this statement as well. That looks like a really nice wild caught colony which means the chances of having pests is higher. Keep a close eye out for pests or dry and dip them. Hopefully it is just an acclimation issue and they will open right back up for you.

 

[8-ball]

Make sure you look for nudibranchs since you didn't dip them. I had the same issue and I discovered a nudibranch eating away. they tend to blend in with the zoanthids too, mine was red like the skirts.

I agree with this and I would not move them for a while let them adjust. Also what lighting are they under and what lighting were they in when you got them? What temp is your tank from day-night make sure it doesnt swing too much.

 

[pallidamors]

updates with pics........


looks like the zoas are doing just fine....just needed a little time to adjust


I also was able to frag two decent size mini colonies and all is well

pics!!!

frags

 

[pallidamors]

I am having a small problem with a pink colony of zoas


here is how they looked a few days ago

and here is how they look now..........there is about a quarter size area of dead polyps

nothing has changed in the tank since the previous pics..........ideas?