Zoanthid Coral Dying?

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ashaw582
 
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Zoanthid Coral Dying?

by ashaw582

Hi there,

Thanks in advance for any help or advice. I have a zoanthid coral that has been in the tank about 1 month. Recently some of the larger polyps are turning white, and the coral is staying closed more frequently. My spotted mandarin goby does seem to be picking at the coral occasionally. The ammonia and nitrites are at 0.2 and 0.0 (so obviously not perfect) and I am working on remedying that with bio stabilizer and time. In the meantime however, how do I know if my zoanthid is dying? What can I do to cure it, if anything?


itsanono
 
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by itsanono

>The ammonia and nitrites are at 0.2

dead giveaway. your tank is not cycled and on top of that, your fish is picking at them. not that you can stop the fish or anything. any other chemicals you pour in there is just going to make it worse. you need water changes if their is ammonia. you know when they are dying when they turn white and stay closed. oh, you might see them release slime too.

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ashaw582
 
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by ashaw582

I've been doing a 10% water change weekly. Is this enough or should I be doing more? If I need to be doing more, how much more and how (10% one day, 10% another...20% one day??) Thanks again


ashaw582
 
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by ashaw582

Added a powerhead for circulation & coral has bounced back.


itsanono
 
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by itsanono



tangerine
 
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by tangerine

cud be nudis.


pnavarro170
 
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by pnavarro170

what is that 007chan stuff ?? i went to it looks really confusing. is that suppose to be a fish chat board?


richie1m13441
 
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by richie1m13441

check the lighting.

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