Can you believe this is a candy apple red!

[airfire99]

I bought this candy apple red 2 almost 3 months ago. No matter where I put in the tank it wouldn't open. I thought it was a goner. It opened about a week ago. Wonder how long it will take to color up?

 

[PRomero]

Nice!! Happens a lot actually, its a good idea to never dispose of melted ZOA corals,frags as they can revive themselves . coloring up can take weeks months and years really depends on the health of the coral, Yours looks good, so I would say 2-6months but it'll be worth the wait.

 

[11f150]

Yep zoas are weird like that.

 

[charliet21]

What lights do u have?

 

[airfire99]

48", 6 bulb T5 HO with moon LED's.

 

[charliet21]

Huh...is that the only one thats every done that in ur tank?

 

[airfire99]

Yep. I have a mix of 16 different types of zoa's, poly's and protopoly's. Don't know what **** that one off but I'm glad it is healing up. I can see a little green in the middle starting to show.

 

[charliet21]

Try feeding it.

 

[sassAwrasse]

I've recently had a similar experience with my candy apple reds. the colors are just starting to come back.

 

[joshporksandwich]

When zoas loose color it takes a few months to get their color back

 

[airfire99]

Update on my candy apple red. Its getting more color each week. Can't wait for it to fully color up!