All parameters good. Changes include running skimmer for last 2 months. Added 225ml bag of Blue Life Clear Fx filter media to fuge intake flow area.
Not all zoas are being affected.
3 stage pics.
2 months ago
1 months ago
Today
All parameters good. Changes include running skimmer for last 2 months. Added 225ml bag of Blue Life Clear Fx filter media to fuge intake flow area.
Not all zoas are being affected.
3 stage pics.
2 months ago
1 months ago
Today
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It is the nature of the beast. Zoas and palys will be soon fine one day and them melting the next day. Sometimes you can try to frag a polyp or 2 off and move it to a different location and hope that makes it. But most o us that keep Z&P's know this way to well! Sorry to hear about your lose!
I'm not sure what the filter media is but I would probably start by removing it.
I've been seeing a slow decline in my zoas over the last year as well. Huge colonies are now just a few polyps here and there. After some research I'm about to embark on a Vit C experiment to "C" what comes of it. May not help but I'm willing to try. I'll start a thread to document my efforts.
Tom
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25 gallon rimless cube
75 mixed reef (retired)
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Thanks guys. The Blue Life is a GAC/Hybrid Phosphate Remover and an Organic Scavenger Remover all in one easy to use bag. As of today I've removed it. I tried the Pro one before but removed it because of this same issue. I though trying the less abrasive one would be better. Guess not.
Maybe my wc and skimming is plenty. I'm thinking that my water just may be *too* clean also.
Tom...I'll be looking forward to reading your progress with the vitamin C. Hopefully all goes well and I too can save my zoa's.
Last edited by MizTanks; 10-01-2012 at 10:22 PM.
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would like to see a fish list for this tank plz
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Sounds like your nutrients may be too low.
Do you blow off their mats every now and then? Detrius buildup can cause slow recesion also.
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would like to see a fish list for this tank plz
I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it.
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I think you nailed it in your earlier post: "I'm thinking that my water just may be *too* clean also." I just think they are used to water that is a little "dirtier" if you will, but more stuff to eat floating around in the tank. May want to give ' em a squirt of oyster feast or something yummy next time you feed your corals.
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2x Orange FF and that be it
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Hate to say it but they were all doing wonderful before I started up my skimmer. So I think I'll just ease up on the 6g bi-weekly WC. Try every 3-4 weeks maybe??
@Chris: I use a baster just about every day on my rock and do so gently around the zoos too.
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I would continue the water changes and just feed more.