Move Zoas around if they dont open?

[happyface888]

Well I got a unknown Zoa from a fellow reefer and its only been a few days and it has not open. should I move it around to see if it opens?

[usmc121581]

No leave it. It could still be getting used to your par. Give it a few more days.

[pledosophy]

Give it a few more days, most likely just adjusting.

Where in the tank in terms of flow and light do you ahve it now?

[happyface888]

I have the zoa around the middle section of my tank with decent flow. What should I do if it continues to stay closed?

[Gdevine]

Zoa's are funny like that. There's a list of like 25 reasons why Zoa's won't open in the coral forum for Zoa's. I wouldn't sweat it, they like to close up for almost any and no reason. If your param's are in order you'll be fine.

[ahullsb]

I agree. It took weeks for some of mine to open.

[fambrough]

Did you dip them? Did you acclimated them or dunk 'em right in?

They probably are adjusting; however, I would never at zoanthids to my tank without a dip and thorough inspection.

Best of luck.

[IceWish]

when i first put zoas in my tank it too over a month for them to settle in........

[thecichlidpleco]

I had some that didnt open for months, and then I moved them to another tank with better lighting and they stay open all the time now. Give it a week or two and see what they do.