why are my zoa dying

[reefwars]

what kind of tangs?

[hondas3000]

if things are dying like that then your water para is not right, double check again maybe your test kit is expire.

[mark]

We're they doing alright for awhile or they new additions?

[Bayside Corals]

Bring in a water sample we will double check it for you. Your test kits might be off.

I have seen tangs eat corals before that is a possibility. You may also have a zoa eating pest like nudibranches or spiders.

But if other corals are not doing great either I would say a fish is eating them or its a water issue.

Colby

[Slyguy00]

I'd bet on amphipods. Seen it happen 100 times. Take a look in your tank few hours after lights out. I bet you find the culprit.

[gobytron]

Originally Posted by Slyguy00

I'd bet on amphipods. Seen it happen 100 times. Take a look in your tank few hours after lights out. I bet you find the culprit.

amphipods eat zoas???

[kamloops_reefer]

Originally Posted by Slyguy00

I'd bet on amphipods. Seen it happen 100 times. Take a look in your tank few hours after lights out. I bet you find the culprit.

correct - as I had a similar topic of discussion that these guys can get quite huge. I couldn't help but notice late at night I'd shine a flash light in there and see them scurry away from zoa frag locations. I assume they are munching away on those which might have a slight deficiency - good healthy ones might be avoided by them.

But I've had a few frags disappear outright and once I some wrasses (yellow coris wrasse) and harlem shrimp to battle the small starfish things have been moving forward with no losses.

I believe salt water is all about removing potential variables - my only variable now is water parameters and little to no pests

Good luck!

[donkey77]

i will bring in a water sample to bayside
thanks all