All corals closed after addition of zoo frag.

[marcingo]

Originally Posted by michika

Its your choice as to how you want to proceed.

Is your system just the 10g display, or do you also have a sump/fuge? Skimmer?

Its just the 10 gallon display I dont have anything else.

[christyf5]

Did the zoos release any stringy mucous into the water after the addition? Could be the chemical warfare took the fish out.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Perhaps you can use a synthetic activated carbon. Just my two cents' worth. Might remove any copper or other heavy metals.

[michika]

Maybe at this point the best idea would be to remove the zoo rock you added, and see what happens to your tank.

I would probably recommend leaving the tank alone for a week, test continually and see what happens to your water parameters. Assuming everything is fine, you could probably try and add a few cleaning crew members, and slowly build up to adding fish again.

[marcingo]

When I put the zoos in the tank they had mucous on them that came off and dissolved.

I did remove the zoo rock today right after I noticed everything. I then did some water changes and it seemed that the bristle worms started to move a little off the sand and some went back into the rocks. I am moving all corals to an established tank and recycling as I feel this is the best option. If anyone thinks this is not a good way to do it let me know.

[kellehar]

I got the same zoos from murray last night with no i'll effects. so I would have to agree with the to many zoos for the tank size theory. By the way murray thanks everything looks great even the ricordia.

Justin

[marcingo]

Yeah I think thats what it was.

On a side note making a mistake in this hobby sure is costly lol.

[Reefhawk1]

The mucus the Zoas produce is a toxin. They will produce this when moved or agitated. 10 gallons of water volume probably wasn't enough to dilute the toxin to a minimum effect.