Usually not a lighting issue, flow can help, but I’ve found its bacterial... increased flow to the area aids in not letting bacteria settle on the polyps.. but not always... iodine Dips work but not always, I treat my tank with chemiclean periodically, and if it’s a small case I will furan-2 dip followed by an iodine Dip that should work as wellI'm having the same problem with a small colony. I have 3 other colonies next to it and 2 colonies of Paly's as well and they're all open. I have dipped them and tried them in high light and low. They just don't seem to want to open. So I feel your pain.
I use coral MD to dip. They have been dipped two different times. Not really sure what the issue is. There was different flow in both areas of different lighting as well. Who knows. They were free so it's not the end of the world if they don't open.
Coral MD is iodine based so if iodine doesn’t work chemiclean and furan-2 are stronger antibacterials... iodine is an antiseptic used to sterilize a wound not so much kill bacteria
Read the directions I believe it comes with a scoop it’s 1 scoop per 10 gallons I think (double check) I have AIO as well I treat and wait two days then do a 20% water change and I’m usually good, you may have to do multiple treatments
Dips are just that. You mix it up in a bowl or beaker of tank water and let it soak for 5-10 minutes, no longer than 15. I don't like adding products like that to my tank directly but I am not familiar with chemiclean.
Yes this works great as well! I have 80+ zoa species so I just treat my whole tank but if you can set up a smaller bucket with saltwater treat the chemiclean and make sure you have circulation in there and wait 2 days
Interesting. I love the Brightwell dip. 5-10 minutes and you're done. Quick, easy & effective. Wow 80+ Zooas, that must look awesome!
