Zoa pox

[Marcmolitor123]

Hello Was wondering about any info I can get on fraun 2 dipping for zoa pox how many packets-boxes are used and how long to dip for any info would be greatly appreciated if you have used what results did you get thanks dose this work good and has anybody killed there Zoas or plays

 

[joshporksandwich]

I use 1/2 a packet to 1 gallon of water. Make sure water is 82-85 degrees and use a powerhead to circulate the water. Leave for 15-20 minutes and do it for 3 days. If zoas smell before treatment that means they're too far gone .cut the off and do treat ment on the zoas that look better.

 

[Wiz]

Hi. I used it on 3 frags.the pox started on one and traveled to two nearby frags. When i noticed the second two i started treatment. After 3 days I saw that the 2 that just got ill were looking cured and the worst one had one more visable spot. So I treated one more day and put them back. I used twice the dose recommended on the package. In a seperate container obviously. Treated for 20 mins at a time. The two that looked best have since completly recovered. The 3rd relapsed.:-( I am currently on day 5 with this one. Yesterday I forgot it and treated for 5 hours before I remembered. The frag was a lil discolored. Some greenish yellow on the closed polyps. But afer an hour it was Opening up again. I'm gonna do 7 days to be sure. I treat in a small cup clipped into the sump so it was temp regulated. Havnt noticed any loss of polyps. But they take a bit to reopen after treatment. this is my experience not advice. ;-) hope it helps

 

[Wiz]

Also while treating I left frags on sandbed away from other coral. When I said I b put them back I meant on the rockwork in there spots. I did not circulate the water at all as it was in a small cup.

 

[joshporksandwich]

It's normal for the outside to look yellowish or green. I also use a brush to remove the pox.

 

[joshporksandwich]

Also while treating I left frags on sandbed away from other coral. When I said I b put them back I meant on the rockwork in there spots. I did not circulate the water at all as it was in a small cup.

Ive never done more than 3 days but it's good to know you can do more.

 

[Marcmolitor123]

You use a brush what kind of brushing I figured it would be to abrasive and hurt or kill them

 

[joshporksandwich]

You use a brush what kind of brushing I figured it would be to abrasive and hurt or kill them

toothbrush lol. Cheapest dollar store one you can find. I also use the toothbrush for algae on the frags and rocks

 

[Marcmolitor123]

Thank you Ya I was using a toothbrush on my live rock for Alge but do you actually brush on the polyp