WMAS Discussion Forum : Zoas closing and dying

WMAS Discussion Forum : Zoas closing and dying http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:32:33 +0000 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:11:08 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=55656 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Zoas closing and dying : Every once in awhile I have had...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55656&PID=470493&title=zoas-closing-and-dying#470493 Author: bstuver
Subject: 55656
Posted: June 05 2012 at 5:11pm

Every once in awhile I have had issues where certain ones will just die off. Never figure out what's going on and have tried a few things. I had a whole rock of watermelons that came with this new tank and the whole ock died except a small portion I fragged off.
And yes here are some pods that will kill Zoas.]]> Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:11:08 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55656&PID=470493&title=zoas-closing-and-dying#470493 <![CDATA[Zoas closing and dying : bstuver wrote:As far as I...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55656&PID=470475&title=zoas-closing-and-dying#470475 Author: Soehl
Subject: 55656
Posted: June 05 2012 at 4:01pm

bstuver wrote:

As far as I know it's something n the Kent's product that gets rid of it so I would go with it.

Have you had this problem too Jackie?

]]> Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:01:44 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55656&PID=470475&title=zoas-closing-and-dying#470475 <![CDATA[Zoas closing and dying : Last night when I checked...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55656&PID=470474&title=zoas-closing-and-dying#470474 Author: Soehl
Subject: 55656
Posted: June 05 2012 at 4:01pm

Last night when I checked the tank with a flashlight I had some pods on some of my closes zoas.... Will pods hurt zoas? I am pretty sure they were just "cleaning" up but I am interested in another opinion.]]> Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:01:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55656&PID=470474&title=zoas-closing-and-dying#470474 <![CDATA[Zoas closing and dying : As far as I know it's something...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55656&PID=469971&title=zoas-closing-and-dying#469971 Author: bstuver
Subject: 55656
Posted: June 02 2012 at 10:59pm

As far as I know it's something n the Kent's product that gets rid of it so I would go with it.]]> Sat, 02 Jun 2012 22:59:19 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55656&PID=469971&title=zoas-closing-and-dying#469971 <![CDATA[Zoas closing and dying : I think you're right...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55656&PID=469969&title=zoas-closing-and-dying#469969 Author: Soehl
Subject: 55656
Posted: June 02 2012 at 10:52pm

I think you're right about the bryopsis. Mine definatly had it. I am really glad you brought it up, otherwise I would have had no idea. After the Furan-2 treatments I can see it shredded and all the way gone on most of the zoas. I still boosted my mag to 1500 though. Is there a diffenance when you boost it with supplements? I thought mag was mag.... It IS at 1500 but do you think I shoud get the Kents product??? Should I lower it and then boost it again with the Kents stuff? Everything is looking TONS better and I haven't lost any(fingers crossed) but I want to do what it best. Appreciate the advice!!!

Thanks!

Cory

]]> Sat, 02 Jun 2012 22:52:25 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55656&PID=469969&title=zoas-closing-and-dying#469969 <![CDATA[Zoas closing and dying : i bet its bryopsis as well,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55656&PID=469701&title=zoas-closing-and-dying#469701 Author: laynframe
Subject: 55656
Posted: June 01 2012 at 8:15am

i bet its bryopsis as well, i had the same issue. the funny thing is now my eagle eye zoas have yellow eyes after all my treatments lol. Furan 2 is a good product to have on hand as well. Make it a habit to dip all your corals that go into your tanks to get rid of the parasites, its cheap insurance!]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:15:27 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55656&PID=469701&title=zoas-closing-and-dying#469701 <![CDATA[Zoas closing and dying : Just throwing this out there......]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55656&PID=469379&title=zoas-closing-and-dying#469379 Author: napalm77
Subject: 55656
Posted: May 30 2012 at 1:04am

Just throwing this out there... We were fighting bryopsis a while back, you should look into it and see if this is the problem. We had a huge rock of zoas that were just super angry, always closed, and they were slowly dying off. We finally did some research and asked a friend. He told us it was probably bryopsis. The zoas close up because a small film of algae grows on the head and steals the nutrients. The only way to fight it (that I know of) is to boost your magnesium to 1500ppm. You cant just use basic magnesium suppliments, I was told the only thing that would work is Kents Tech-M Magnesium. It has some added bennefit that actually fights the bryopsis. You have to dose daily until 1500ppm is reached, and then maintain for a certain amount of time. I think we did ours for a week. The rock is recovering now from that. Not all of my zoas were affected by it though, just that rock, and a couple other small frags. BUT, at least raising your magnesium for a few days wont completely jack with other corals, where as using other 'medicines' can hurt our stock. We did try coralrx, and it didnt help. Just an idea, if this has already been looked into, then consider this a repeat or whatever lol. As far as furan goes, someone should educate me on this stuff. IDK what it is or what it does.]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 01:04:56 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55656&PID=469379&title=zoas-closing-and-dying#469379 <![CDATA[Zoas closing and dying : What test kit you using?? ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55656&PID=469280&title=zoas-closing-and-dying#469280 Author: Nails12
Subject: 55656
Posted: May 29 2012 at 2:12pm

What test kit you using?? ]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 14:12:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55656&PID=469280&title=zoas-closing-and-dying#469280 <![CDATA[Zoas closing and dying : I am in the middle of the same...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55656&PID=469256&title=zoas-closing-and-dying#469256 Author: Soehl
Subject: 55656
Posted: May 29 2012 at 12:06pm

I am in the middle of the same problem.... I had little white spots on my Zoas and they were closed up.

I treated with Furan-2 last week. None of my sick Zoas died but only half opened up. BUT HALF OPENED UP!!!! I was really excited about that! I am going to do another 3 day dose this week. I also bought some CoralRx to try but haven't since I already did the Furan-2. If the second dose of Furan-2 doesn't work I will try the CoralRx and a Iodine(Lugols) dip. I am also dosing the whole tank with Vitamin C. Good for the fish and good for the corals. I got Kent Marine product and use one "squirt" per 50 gallons a day. Although I have had good results, I am not completely convinced that either did the trick or if it was just the Zoas fighting the sickness. At least what I did can't hurt.

]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 12:06:28 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55656&PID=469256&title=zoas-closing-and-dying#469256 <![CDATA[Zoas closing and dying : Tried the Furan and lost all the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55656&PID=464409&title=zoas-closing-and-dying#464409 Author: SirReefsAlot
Subject: 55656
Posted: May 01 2012 at 10:57am

Tried the Furan and lost all the polyps. I'm thinking there is another problem. My Bio load may be high although my parameters are all near zero. I had some dino, added some phosguard which took care of that. I'm switching it to GFO in the next few weeks. I am seeing some hair algae that is starting to grow and my cheato in the sump grows like crazy. Any thoughts?
I have:
1- Coral Beauty
2- small Firefish
2- small Black Ice Clowns
1- yellow Shrimp Goby
1- Royal Gramma
1- Springers Damsel

1- Emerald Crab
6- blue leg hermits

It is really odd because I have a few colonies of zoos that are thriving and all the SPS are rockin. However, I have some acans that are looking a little anemic as well. I dipped in Revive and they turned around quickly but are now on the decline again. I'm getting a little frustrated..
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