catfishcity
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my zoas arent opening, what should i do?
zoas not opening
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coraljunkie
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How long have you had them? Try dipping them in Iodine.
catfishcity
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i have only had them since last friday 11/14
coraljunkie
Member
I wouldn't say they won't make it. I had some not open up for over a week and are growing strong now. I would agree this is rare however. As long as they don't look like they are melting you might be ok. I would definately try the iodine dip though.
premilove
Active Member
it could be a couple of things..
1. lighting..if you got them online, the tank they were originally in could have either had a stronger or weaker lighting source than you currently have. If so, keep them in the shade or slowly give them more light - - - place them towards the middle.
2. water parameters..have you tested your water? salinity? some times zoas do not like too much flow, sometimes they do! it all depends on how they were with the previous owner!
post some pictures of the zoas maybe you are going to have to iodine dip 'em
1. lighting..if you got them online, the tank they were originally in could have either had a stronger or weaker lighting source than you currently have. If so, keep them in the shade or slowly give them more light - - - place them towards the middle.
2. water parameters..have you tested your water? salinity? some times zoas do not like too much flow, sometimes they do! it all depends on how they were with the previous owner!
post some pictures of the zoas maybe you are going to have to iodine dip 'em
catfishcity
Member
k thanks for the info. i got them at my LFS they were opened at the store, but since they have been in my tank they have only been opened partially.