Damaged zoa question.

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  1. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    I have a zoa that I found upside down. Not sure how long but I was out of town for 4 days.
    A day later it's still not coming out and doesn't look good.
    There were two babies that had not emerged before.
    Anyone know if the main zoa dies will the whole thing die?
    It was a one polyp frag with two nubs.
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  3. zesty

    zesty Sailfin Tang

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    Just let it be for a few days and see if you notice any change. Zoas are pretty hardy. I think if there is some sort of healty flesh left, it should be ok.

    good luck!
     
  4. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    Agreed zoas are usually pretty hardy I would just leave it along for a few days it should come back
     
  5. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    You can gently squirt some of the necrotic tissue away with a syringe or turkey baster and/or dip it.It may recover on its own.
     
  6. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    Ok thanks. Fingers crossed. It wasn't a cheapie so kind worried lol.
     
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    zesty Sailfin Tang

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    It's always the $$$ ones...
     
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  9. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    I know right. If it was about any other in my tank I would barely care..lol
     
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    Maybe an adonis? Just kidding, that would really hurt!