Coral question

[choward1980]

Im new to Saltwater. I recently added a Zoa and the first 2 days it looked great. Now half of it is closed up and will not open. I have a Biocube 29 with stock lighting. I have 2 clowns, a yellow clown golby, 22 lbs of rock. Can anybody help me out with this issue. Thanks!!!

 

[that Reef Guy]

Im new to Saltwater. I recently added a Zoa and the first 2 days it looked great. Now half of it is closed up and will not open. I have a Biocube 29 with stock lighting. I have 2 clowns, a yellow clown golby, 22 lbs of rock. Can anybody help me out with this issue. Thanks!!!

How Long has it been Closed for?

I would Dip it in Revive and Inspect.

Could be a Number of things.

Bacterial Infection
Fungal Infection
Zoanthid Eating Nudibranchs
Zoanthid Spiders
Sundial Snails
Zoa Pox
Mites

So may things go after Zoanthids (More than any other Coral).

Read this.

CoralPedia.com :: Zoanthid Predators, Irritators, & Diseases

CoralPedia.com :: Articles :: ZoaPox (Zoa Pox); the search for the cause and cure

 

[choward1980]

I purchased them Monday. and They started to close up yesterday morning. Im new to this hobby. I took a sample of the water to my local pet store and they sad the water looked good. I have a Bio Cube 29 with stock lighting. It has three different lights. A white Light a Blue Light with Dual Fans and A LED for Night. Do I have the right Lighting for this. Also How High should i be placing these. Thank you for your Help.