Why are my ZOAS turning brown?

Zoas can be placed high, yes, even close to the surface of the water. It is necessary to adapt them to such light. Any light. If they are brown they’ve go too much zooxanthellae.

Do ZOAS prefer blue light?

Yes, zoas kept under largely blue lights will have better coloration.

How do I know if my ZOA coral is dying?

move them around the tank a few times and give them a few days in between moves and see if they will open up. No if they start melting away then you will know if they are dead.

Can ZOAS get too much light?

The problem comes when the adaptation for the new environment (including light) is too fast/different from where it came from (reef or tank). Some species would need more than a month to be able to handle new light directly. Bleaching could be a sign that you didn’t help the zoa to adapt to the new light.

How many hours of light do ZOAS need?

8-10 hours is plenty. No need to worry about them opening up when there is daylight, but your lights are off. It’s just their natural behavior to open up whenever a good source of light is available.

Are ZOAS Hardy?

Zoas and Palys are both very hardy soft coral placing them amount the easier to keep corals and making them a excellent choice as corals for beginners.

How many hours of light do zoanthids need?

What to do if your zoanthid corals are dying?

There are a few common things to look for in helping troubleshoot why your zoas are dying. Diseases: Zoa Pox. One disease that seems to disproportionately impacts these corals is something called zoa pox or zoanthid pox. Zoa pox is the name given to the zoanthid disease characterized by tiny growths on the side of the affected zoas.

Why are my zoanthids disappearing from my Aquarium?

Another common problem with keeping zoas is predation. If you notice that your otherwise healthy zoanthids start disappearing, there are a few culprits to look for. Watch carefully to see if one of your fish has acquired a taste for these polyps. Oftentimes]

What kind of disease does a zoanthid have?

One disease that seems to disproportionately impacts these corals is something called zoa pox or zoanthid pox. Zoa pox is the name given to the zoanthid disease characterized by tiny growths on the side of the affected zoas.

What should I do if my zoanthid polyps Don’t Open?

If you just bought your polyps, don’t worry if they don’t open right away. However, if your polyps were previously open and have recently closed, this should be taken as a serious sign of a water parameter issue. The first things I would check are salinity and pH. In my experience, zoas will close up if there are swings in salinity.