Does my zoa look ok

[Melissajk]

My first zoa, I bought it 1 1/2 weeks ago. I had to get rid of my peppermint shrimp because he was tearing up the zoas. I found pices around in the tank. Since I got rid of the shrimp part of the zoas has not opened.

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[Scaravian777]

They look great! some will stay a little closed sometimes no worries!

 

[Melissajk]

Thank you. Being new to all this I worry so much.

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[Scaravian777]

Lol I did too! It's good to worry though means you care!

 

[Melissajk]

I took this picture today. Looks like something is going on

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[Scaravian777]

How long have the light been on? Have you checked your nitrate and ammonia level? This may cause them to close up. What's your temp reading?

 

[Melissajk]

I had just turned on the lights.amo Ion the upper left corner there is a bald spot. My ammonia and nitrates are 0. Also is it normal to see slimy stuff hanging off of the pods.

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[Scaravian777]

Yes a slime coat is normal be careful when touching. Always wash your hands after. some zoas are toxic (fatally so) give them some time after the lights come on. The take a minute. Whenever lights go out your ph will drop and that's okay because it'll rise again when your lights are on

 

[Melissajk]

Well today looking at my zoa. It looks like it is disintegrating. I went to the store, I bought a dip. So tonight I died it and did a 25% water change. I hope this will save it.

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[Scaravian777]

Check all parameters somethings wrong if they disintegrating. Did you try moving em? Maybe not enough light or flow where you have em.

 

[Melissajk]

I moved them higher up in the aquarium. My test kit for calcium and magnesium is on order. Alkaline is at 9. My phosphates are high. I've been feeding to much. I have cut back and the water change should help. I hope

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[Scaravian777]

Okay good! Let's see how they do!!