will it die? (no pics)

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by 1.0reef, Mar 23, 2011.

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  1. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    had them for 2 days but there age i do not know!
     
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  3. bvb-etf-luva

    bvb-etf-luva Banned

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    it doesnt matter the age corals can live practically forever. also theyre probably still just acclimating
     
  4. Pickupman66

    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    I agree.. are the heads closed very tightly? do you see any slime on them? careful with too much flow ont hem. just a moderare crossing current is what mine seem to prefer.
     
  5. fishyfinder

    fishyfinder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    My polyps love high light and high flow. They are close to the Boostled bulbs. They won't open much if I move them down.
     
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    have you tried doing an anti-septic dip?

    and for the parasites, have you checked for them before lights come on and flip the rock the polyps are on upside down. They are sneaky lil buggers a lot of the time
     
  7. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    The hard truth with zoas is sometimes they just melt. I've had Purple hornets and Kedds Reds melt for no good reason, and the same frag right next to it flourishes. Do check it for predators though, and as always, dip with revive or better yet CoralRX every new addition for safety.