What are these zoas doing?

[MoneyPit]

Do they want more light ? They are magicians, placed about mid-tank

 

[Bigdaddy]

i have some that do that also would be good to know what is wrong if anything

 

[nice_corals]

they are getting to much light......

 

[Speg]

I don't know about the "too much light" theory. I've had some of my Toxic Lava PE's do that when I attempt to feed them and they don't want to be fed. My armor of gods will do it during the same time too.

 

[nice_corals]

i have some corals that were doing that also but then i lowered them in my tank and they returned to normal it might be the temp or water problem but i think its the light

 

[Speg]

i have some corals that were doing that also but then i lowered them in my tank and they returned to normal it might be the temp or water problem but i think its the light

Temp or water problem sounds more likely.

 

[drainbamage]

I'd try giving them less light and see what they do. It could be for another reason, but most often when I see a polyp doing that they're in a lower area of light.

 

[MoneyPit]

They are the only ones doing that. I don't try to feed them so, not sure about that one. I did just place them there last week when I upgraded to a bigger tank. Today was the first time I have seen them do that. I have seen other zoas do that before but never knew why. Before their current position they were on a frag plate about 8 inches from the light. Now they are mid tank about 14 inches away from the light. Mabye they are just mad today. :choler: Can zoas have mood swings ? :bigsmile::neutral::sad:lol. Guess I'll move them lower and see. They were fine all week. I took this pic 2 days ago.

 

[reef*freak]

i think that they do that when u try to feed them and they dont want to eat

 

[nice_corals]

it may be that also....

 

[clowns101]

They do it when they are removing waste or feeding them for me!

 

[Speg]

I do think that zoas have moodswings...sometimes mine will close up for a couple days..and then be wide open for months.

 

[MoneyPit]

Well I didn't feed today so I would go with removing waste. Should I still move them or wait and see ?

 

[Speg]

Well I didn't feed today so I would go with removing waste. Should I still move them or wait and see ?

I've kept mine in the same spot even after they do it. If it is a light issue, coral can usually adjust/acclimate to the higher/brighter light over time.

 

[clowns101]

I never move mine,and mine are happy

 

[MoneyPit]

Ok so they were taking a crap. Good enough for me. Thanks for all the help ya'll. :smile:

 

[clowns101]

To put it in simple english,yes they were taking a crap...LOL

 

[Swooshjvm]

mine do that to not sure why usually when halides first turn on