Why are my zoas closed

[Hannahmunt]

Hello,

last week I bought a small colony of yellow zoas, all was fine and I’ve been moving it around the tank to find a good spot for it.

I’ve noticed that last three days it’s not opened at all. I have other zoas that look fine.

it’s the same with my gsp they haven’t opened since I bought them last week.

water parameters:
No3: 5.1
Po4: 0.17
Ca: 460
Mg: 1440
Dkh: 8.3
Ph:8.3

I’ve attached photos for reference

 

[AydenLincoln]

If you’ve been moving it around because it’s new then that may be why. Corals also may close up for extended periods and be completely fine.

 

[Reefer Matt Verified Media Partner]

Try using a turkey baster to gently blow off anything in between the polyps. Zoas don't like detritus around their base.

 

[Cmas0814]

Mine did the same. Bought 2 about 3 days apart one stays open all the time the other is closed majority of the time. Also I had a ton of hair algea I got an emerald crab within about 24 hrs it was almost completely gone