My Zoathids are closed

[Jeffrey Leibstein]

Hi

I'm new to this site and also the hobby. The tanks is 34 gallon red sea. It has been up and running for about 3 months. There are 3 fish, 2 shrimp and 10 pieces of soft coral. 5 are zoathids. They are basiclly closed. One appears to be comming back. Some of the polyps are partially open. Water chemistry is very good. Water temperature is 76 degrees.
I found three small bugs on the colony the other day. I was able to pull them out.
I feed the tank with Oyster fest and Mysis shrimp. I add trace chemicals and Lugol's solution as per the directions.
Is there anything I can do to correct this condition.

 

[ocholoco]

hey

I belive u solved your own mistery... The bugs u found do u have a pic of them???? Is it a Zoa eating nudi???? If so I used to have them and was having the same problem until I bought a Yellow Corys Wrasse. My Zoas are more beautiful then ever. A picture would really help also what kind of Zoas u have???

 

[NYreefNoob]

could be several thing's, the bugs you see might be pods, not bad, also might have zoa pox pictures would help