why my zoas are not happy in my display tank

[kai]

hi,

would somebody help.

I have 3 frags of zoa (blue tub zoa, Gorilla nipple zoa, green looking zoa). and none of them are happy in my display tank. they not open up fully. some open and some do not. I have ATI t5 light and MP40 powerhead in my 40g display

When I put them in the sump with a cheap T12 (a little brighter than my flash light) and they open up and were very happy. sump does not have powerhead

why is that anyone know?

thanks

 

[JohnK]

How much flow is being directed at them? Zoas tend to prefer mild water movement.

 

[stingythingy45]

Where did you put them in the display?
Should start out with them very low in the tank.

 

[Shawnburg]

Where did you put them in the display?
Should start out with them very low in the tank.

+2 plus the Mp40 might be set too high and there getting too much flow. You will need to play with it and maybe move them to a different location

 

[PSU4ME]

My red and blue hornets liked low flow and the sand bed for the first 3 months.......now i had to move them 2/3 the way up and in higher flow to get them to come out. I would just move them around to different light/flow until you find a place they like.

As a general precaution, make sure there are no pests on them which might be causing them to be closed up.

 

[dz6t]

A photo will be very helpful.

 

[Ellabug]

Did you acclimate them to your lights in your display tank?