Sick zoa

[bfpierce99]

I apologize for the poor picture but it seems my new zoa is not well. Just put him in 3-4 days ago. Got him from local coral store that I've never had any issues with - have never dipped at all. I circled what looks like dying parts. Even during the day, none of the blooms are fully open.

I have another zoa that is strong and other LPS and SPS. Everything is good. Metrics are good. Any thoughts? Give him more time?

 

[JohnMzreef]

Doesn't look too bad really. Give it more time and consider dipping and/or changing location. Zoas take dipping well. Definitely don't start changing things for 1 coral if the rest of your corals are fine.

 

[bfpierce99]

Here is a clearer picture.

 

[joseserrano]

I’d dip. Looks like something may be eating them

 

[zoaprince]

Always dip. LFSs bring in coral from all around the world with all types of nasty critters.

 

[bfpierce99]

Thank you all. I'm relatively new to having a reef tank. Ordered some dip which gets here tomorrow. Here is an updated picture from this morning. appears as if there are stringy things hanging off a couple of the blooms pictured here.

 

[danschoenherr]

Zoas don't look too bad to me, but the thing circled in question looks like it may be something else....clove polyp, xenia or featherduster.