My First Coral - Page 2

Mhay · 05/06/2014, 10:26 PM

The were on the sandbed to start with

Crooked Reef · 05/06/2014, 10:29 PM

Also stop stressing over your ph so much. The mag, alk, and calcium will keep it in check. Ph will also fluctuate throughout the day and night due to light patterns.

Mhay · 05/06/2014, 10:31 PM

I've stopped worrying about it. It's now sticking around a better range. Averaging 8.1. I'm going to give it another few days to a week to see if where it's placed now is any better

Mhay · 05/08/2014, 07:42 AM

So they still haven't opened at all and still look the most recent picture I posted. One thing I did notice it looks like they are "flaky". That is probably not a good term for it but I can't think of anything else to describe it at the time. I tried taking a picture but it doesn't really show up. I'm assuming this isn't a good sign, right? Could it have been from the amount of light? Is it reversible? I'll try and get a picture again but like I said it's hard to photograph and actually see the areas I'm talking about.

NWoods · 05/08/2014, 10:50 AM

How long did you acclimate your Zoas. Did you drip acclimate or do an add water to the bag. Probably not a huge issue but just curious. When I got my Zoas (Eagle Eye off eBay), I did a 2 hour acclimation and they have been open and happy ever since. I spot feed 3 times a week and they are growing like crazy.

ryeguyy84 · 05/08/2014, 11:01 AM

Drop the lighting down to 40% and see how they react after a few days. You could have shocked them with too much light. If this is your only coral you shouldn't need to dose anything as water changes should take care of your levels.

My tank is 24" deep and I keep my radions at 55%. Sps on the top and zoas at all levels. I did melt a frag of blue tub zoas when it put them at the top of the tank.

Mhay · 05/08/2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NWoods

How long did you acclimate your Zoas. Did you drip acclimate or do an add water to the bag. Probably not a huge issue but just curious. When I got my Zoas (Eagle Eye off eBay), I did a 2 hour acclimation and they have been open and happy ever since. I spot feed 3 times a week and they are growing like crazy.

I dripped for about 45 mins. They opened up right away but I think the water change made them mad.

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Originally Posted by ryeguyy84

Drop the lighting down to 40% and see how they react after a few days. You could have shocked them with too much light. If this is your only coral you shouldn't need to dose anything as water changes should take care of your levels.

My tank is 24" deep and I keep my radions at 55%. Sps on the top and zoas at all levels. I did melt a frag of blue tub zoas when it put them at the top of the tank.

I dropped it down to 45% a few days ago. This is my only coral. What are signs of melting a coral?

pscott99 · 05/08/2014, 01:43 PM

have you checked them at different times of the day including night ? Do you have any inverts that might be bothering them. Check them with a magnifying glass you may have a pest. My experience with zoas was that they could take any normal parameter changes. It was usually something else. And they did seem to prefer dirtier water.

greech · 05/08/2014, 01:56 PM

Put them back down where they were and leave everything alone.

Zoas are incredibly durable (except the tiny "deepwater" varieties). I had a rock in my sump with no light for over 3 months. I didn't realize and zoas were on it but when I reintroduced the rock to the display, the zoas opened within a day and are doing great.

Mhay · 05/08/2014, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pscott99

have you checked them at different times of the day including night ? Do you have any inverts that might be bothering them. Check them with a magnifying glass you may have a pest. My experience with zoas was that they could take any normal parameter changes. It was usually something else. And they did seem to prefer dirtier water.

Yes, I've check at all different time. I only have one little hermit that crawls around and then a cleaner shrimp. Neither are ever near the zoa.

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Originally Posted by greech

Put them back down where they were and leave everything alone.

Zoas are incredibly durable (except the tiny "deepwater" varieties). I had a rock in my sump with no light for over 3 months. I didn't realize and zoas were on it but when I reintroduced the rock to the display, the zoas opened within a day and are doing great.

I am going to leave them where they are at now and just hope for the best. I'm just worried that I am have harmed them with the intense light now.

SloppyWhenWet · 05/08/2014, 02:43 PM

Make sure temperature/S.G. of water is correct. I find low P04 is tough on zoa. I run two radion pro G3 at 100% on my 120. Depending on zoa, they can handle a ton of light even as much as sps. I find the best zoa tank is sumpless and skimmer less. Some will even say they "poop" in the tank. Zoa are softies and dont need dkh/cal like LPS/SPS.

Mhay · 05/08/2014, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SloppyWhenWet

Make sure temperature/S.G. of water is correct. I find low P04 is tough on zoa. I run two radion pro G3 at 100% on my 120. Depending on zoa, they can handle a ton of light even as much as sps. I find the best zoa tank is sumpless and skimmer less. Some will even say they "poop" in the tank. Zoa are softies and dont need dkh/cal like LPS/SPS.

All my parameters are in check.

joshky · 05/08/2014, 03:39 PM

Btw 10-15 nitrates isn't a big deal, I like to keep a little bit of nitrates in my softy/lps tank.

Mhay · 05/08/2014, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by joshky

Btw 10-15 nitrates isn't a big deal, I like to keep a little bit of nitrates in my softy/lps tank.

Thanks!

05/06/2014, 10:26 PM	#26
Mhay Crazy Cat Lady Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 468	The were on the sandbed to start with __________________ Maggie Current Tank Info: Coralife Biocube 29

05/06/2014, 10:29 PM	#27
Crooked Reef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,765	Also stop stressing over your ph so much. The mag, alk, and calcium will keep it in check. Ph will also fluctuate throughout the day and night due to light patterns. __________________ “In wine there is wisdom; in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria.” - Benjamin Franklin Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef. Biocube 29 lionfish tank. Mantis tank.

05/06/2014, 10:31 PM	#28
Mhay Crazy Cat Lady Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 468	I've stopped worrying about it. It's now sticking around a better range. Averaging 8.1. I'm going to give it another few days to a week to see if where it's placed now is any better __________________ Maggie Current Tank Info: Coralife Biocube 29

05/08/2014, 07:42 AM	#29
Mhay Crazy Cat Lady Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 468	So they still haven't opened at all and still look the most recent picture I posted. One thing I did notice it looks like they are "flaky". That is probably not a good term for it but I can't think of anything else to describe it at the time. I tried taking a picture but it doesn't really show up. I'm assuming this isn't a good sign, right? Could it have been from the amount of light? Is it reversible? I'll try and get a picture again but like I said it's hard to photograph and actually see the areas I'm talking about. __________________ Maggie Current Tank Info: Coralife Biocube 29

05/08/2014, 11:01 AM	#31
ryeguyy84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,753	Drop the lighting down to 40% and see how they react after a few days. You could have shocked them with too much light. If this is your only coral you shouldn't need to dose anything as water changes should take care of your levels. My tank is 24" deep and I keep my radions at 55%. Sps on the top and zoas at all levels. I did melt a frag of blue tub zoas when it put them at the top of the tank. __________________ Current tank: 90G mixed reef. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon

05/08/2014, 10:50 AM	#30
NWoods Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 77	How long did you acclimate your Zoas. Did you drip acclimate or do an add water to the bag. Probably not a huge issue but just curious. When I got my Zoas (Eagle Eye off eBay), I did a 2 hour acclimation and they have been open and happy ever since. I spot feed 3 times a week and they are growing like crazy.

05/08/2014, 01:43 PM	#33
pscott99 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stratford ON Posts: 241	have you checked them at different times of the day including night ? Do you have any inverts that might be bothering them. Check them with a magnifying glass you may have a pest. My experience with zoas was that they could take any normal parameter changes. It was usually something else. And they did seem to prefer dirtier water. __________________ 80 gal euro brace center overflow. Mixed reef. Vertex LED. Acrylic sump. Current Tank Info: 80 gal mixed reef

05/08/2014, 01:56 PM	#34
greech Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 3,133	Put them back down where they were and leave everything alone. Zoas are incredibly durable (except the tiny "deepwater" varieties). I had a rock in my sump with no light for over 3 months. I didn't realize and zoas were on it but when I reintroduced the rock to the display, the zoas opened within a day and are doing great. __________________ ~Graham Current Tank Info: Tank: 40 breeder; 20H sump w/SWC 120; Sicce 3.0 return; Vortech MP-10; Sundial T5, DIY Actinic LED (3W Cree). Livestock: Pair of Black & Whites; Midas Blenny; Firefish; Yasha/pistol; Black Leopard Wrasse; LPS and SPS

05/08/2014, 02:43 PM	#36
SloppyWhenWet Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 166	Make sure temperature/S.G. of water is correct. I find low P04 is tough on zoa. I run two radion pro G3 at 100% on my 120. Depending on zoa, they can handle a ton of light even as much as sps. I find the best zoa tank is sumpless and skimmer less. Some will even say they "poop" in the tank. Zoa are softies and dont need dkh/cal like LPS/SPS.

05/08/2014, 03:39 PM	#38
joshky Acros & Wrasses Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Central KY Posts: 2,546	Btw 10-15 nitrates isn't a big deal, I like to keep a little bit of nitrates in my softy/lps tank.