Zoa colony die... id please on this

[johanngh1977]

I found all this little critters... im not sure what they are?? Maybe copepods ... the colony was fine they just closed and put small and tiny.... all the rest colonys are doing good full open and health... something to worried???
the tank its super stable..
temp- 77.5
Salinity 1026
Ph 8.2
Alk 8.2~8.5
Cal 420
Mag 1390
Po4 0.04~0.02
Nitrate 2~5

 

[MERKEY]

Do you have any pics without blues on?

Its hard to see in those pics...

 

[johanngh1977]

I try it put a video... maybe its to big cant open

 

[johanngh1977]

A short video i hope can open

 

[MERKEY]

Look like some sort pods but it also looks like something stringy or fiber...hmmmm

@ReefSquad

 

[vetteguy53081]

They are amphipods and tend to annoy coral while eating uneaten matter. They dont eat zoas or any coral.