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11-05-2010, 04:10 PM
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Thanks guys
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11-05-2010, 04:15 PM
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different zoas require different light/flow etc. Give them time though, like ScubaSteve said, it's not uncommon to have them stay closed for long periods of time, just so long as you don't notice them melting away. Growth rate varies as well, from what I've read anyways, and can be affected by various things such as species, feedings etc.
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11-05-2010, 04:59 PM
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Good advice here so far. I had the same thing happen to my zoas. Great for a day or two then closed up. Mine were closed for a few months until i moved them to a high flow area. That area happened to be high light too. Anyway, they finally started to open up. Once I saw they were all open i put them back to a low flow area and lower light (on my sandbed) and they are still open and doing well. I have 2 zoa frags however that remain in high flow. They have yet to open fully but i see them peeking out every now and again to tease me.
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11-05-2010, 11:18 PM
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Thanks guys now I can stop pulling out my hair
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11-06-2010, 12:48 AM
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well as of right now im happy to report that I have three that have opened and the skin like material is starting to blow off. So hopefully they keep getting better
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11-06-2010, 01:29 AM
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there are plenty of zoas that love direct light and plenty more who would rather ambient light.some do better with feeding some take their time. some grow really fast some never grow,some like it with flow some do not.its reasons like these that make zoas so popular but each species is different slightly and i think alot of it has to do with your tank so you need to find what works for them in your tank. i start all my zoas on the bottom where they get direct light from the farthest point from my bulb i watch them over the next few days if they stay open then i leave them for a longer period if they close up then i move them to a place where its not so direct.i find zoas grow better when placed in a crevice they can grow from and mat to easily.i also use a nano powerhead pointed in their direction from about half way up my tank to ensure they all get food when i feed them.  cheers
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