wardragonet May 7, 2013 Share May 7, 2013 Ok over the last week I noticed majority of my zoas and my tree have bern closed like theirs a neighborhood beef going on. I checked my levels and nitrite is 0ppm, ammonia is 0ppm, my nitrate was surprisingly as low as its been since the tank cycled at 20ppm, now my pH was low about 7.8-8.0. I moved some to my bigger tank and a few frags are opening. What are your thoughts? These are in my 20g and seem happier Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaddc May 7, 2013 Share May 7, 2013 If it were me, then I'd replace my carbon and do a >20% water change. There may be some chemical warfare going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef May 7, 2013 Share May 7, 2013 Also..have you changed your light schedule...these 'corals' prefer less intense light for the most part...also if your water is too clean they will be upset.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardragonet May 7, 2013 Author Share May 7, 2013 I was thinking that maybe the nitrate reduction may have been the issue but I will do a 20% and change the carbon as well, thanks fam Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime May 8, 2013 Share May 8, 2013 Any big changes? Light cycle, new additions, different foods? Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzaguy May 8, 2013 Share May 8, 2013 I wish I knew the answer. I have a ton of zoa frags and recently the only ones doing the same thing to me are of course the most expensive ones. Brk darth mauls, rastas, and purple hornets. But the other 20 kinds are doing great. I will tag along on this one to see if there is a logical explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardragonet May 8, 2013 Author Share May 8, 2013 Any big changes? Light cycle, new additions, different foods? Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2 No not really, I added a Watchmen Goby but he's been in for at least 3 wks before the zoas closed shop Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardragonet May 8, 2013 Author Share May 8, 2013 I wish I knew the answer. I have a ton of zoa frags and recently the only ones doing the same thing to me are of course the most expensive ones. Brk darth mauls, rastas, and purple hornets. But the other 20 kinds are doing great. I will tag along on this one to see if there is a logical explanation. Hopefully we luck up lol Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k May 8, 2013 Share May 8, 2013 new tank syndrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wade May 8, 2013 Share May 8, 2013 If you recently acquired any of new polyps, check any that aren't opening well for hitchhikers There are some snails that can demolish polyps that might have come in. They are fairly easy to see, but do be careful handling the corals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardragonet May 8, 2013 Author Share May 8, 2013 I've noticed my purple shrooms have white like worms around them, I'll try to get a pick, and I'll look for snails, my Blue legged's would harass the zoas too, might that be it? Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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