How long before they open?

[drcole]

Just picked up a haul of zoas for my new tank at a frag swap this weekend. Some have opened, others not yet. How long does it take for these guys to open up typically?

 

[Dom]

There are many variables. Give them time to acclimate. If after a few days, any that don' open can be relocated to area in the tank.

You can try things like moving them closer to or away from lighting (my experience has been that Zoas don't require much light). You can also try moving them into and away from flow.

Be patient.
Dom

 

[drcole]

There are many variables. Give them time to acclimate. If after a few days, any that don' open can be relocated to area in the tank.

You can try things like moving them closer to or away from lighting (my experience has been that Zoas don't require much light). You can also try moving them into and away from flow.

Be patient.
Dom

Thanks. They are on the bottom, low flow. I am running 2 Kessil a360we and a reefer 250

 

[Dom]

Thanks. They are on the bottom, low flow. I am running 2 Kessil a360we and a reefer 250

I think if you wait it out, everything will be fine.

 

[drcole]

I think if you wait it out, everything will be fine.

I also dipped these guys in coral rx prior to placing in my tank.

 

[eggwater]

Sometimes after dipping, zoa stay closed for a while, especially if they were dipped for extended time or in stronger solution. I typically dip in coral RX also and use more than recommended amount and it’s tolerated by zoa just fine. As others have said, just give it time and it should be fine.