Why? Zoo Probs!

[regina filange]

I got a few frags about a month ago.
My green star poly's are doing great.
My green zoo's are also doing great.
However... my Orange Zoo's are not. The barely open. Any ideas why some do great and others do lousy?
Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[premilove]

test your water. what are your results? how do they look? hard to tell with the info you gave! try to post a pic.
how long have they been in the tank? were they added the same time your other zoas were added?
where are they placed?
put ur hand in the tank, gently flap your hand over the frag to "dust it". try not to move it around, it kinda sounds like the frag is just irritated. do you know the name of the zoa? some zoas require different lighting. if the frag is at the bottom of the tank, try moving it up a little. again, its hard to give u an answer with the info you gave! sometimes when u get a frag, the frag needs to adjust to your water. maybe the person who sold you the frag was running MH, and you are running pcs, or vice versa. try answering some of these questions and try to post a pic, and someone can help you! good luck!

 

[premilove]

now you said they barely open.. does that mean they open a little bit? if so, i think it has to deal with either flow, lighting, or they are still getting used to your tank. zoas do not require alot of water flow. how long did you acclimate for? what did you do for acclimation?

 

[regina filange]

I'm sorry, I don't know the names of the zoos. They were purchased at the same time, out of the same tank. I I've had them in the tank for a month now. We also have the same lighting, but I'm sure the LFS's was stronger. (Blue/White)
I can try changing the flow and see what happens. Could be the placement too. My GSP are at the top of the tank and the 2 zoo's are about 3/4's down. But the green one is in a lower flow area.
Is it easy to move them, once they are superglued into place?
Oh... my water is great!
Water is: 1.025
and my ammonia, nitrates and nitrites are at 0.

 

[regina filange]

My zoo's still aren't doing well at all.
I've been reading about Iodine Dips to help with the problem
I have the Iodine, but want more info on doing a dip? Just how do I go about doing this?
Do you let them soak awhile or just dip quickly?
Do you use full strength idodine, or do you delute with saltwater?
Any help is appreciated!