WWC Funny D not opening

foxt · 01/10/2017, 12:39 PM

Has anyone had any experience with this variety? They call it out as a zoa. I've had my 2-head frag in my tank for 5 days, and it hasn't opened yet. At the same time, I added a couple other zoa's from WWC, and they all seem to be doing well (open, looking healthy). I've read that Sunny D's are tempermental and can take a while to get used to a new tank, and given the name (Funny vs Sunny), I am wondering if this variety is just as picky. I have a note in to WWC asking for advice, but figured I would try here as well.

Water params are:
temp=79F
SG=1.025
Alk=8
Mg=1350
Ca=430
pH=8.1-8.3 (varies with light cycle)
Nitrate/ite=0
PO4=ranges between 0.05 and almost 0.1, about 0.08 for the last week
light = sitting about 16" down from 4-tube T5HO that is on about 8 hours
flow=light to moderate at the moment

There have been a couple times that I've caught sight of a snail bugging the frag, but it is sporadic (not like the snail is parked on it). I am being patient before I play with light or flow, but was wondering if anyone else has any experience that could help me?

sde1500 · 01/10/2017, 01:45 PM

I have to say the frag I got of Sunny D's opened right up a few months ago. Give them time though, zoas are weird.

organism · 01/10/2017, 02:07 PM

Were they fresh cut when you got them, or had they healed up for some time after being fragged?

foxt · 01/10/2017, 03:00 PM

Not sure how long ago they were cut, but based upon there only being two heads, and looking at the frag, I think they are fairly fresh. Good point, that could be part of what is going on ....

01/10/2017, 12:39 PM	#1
foxt Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Hudson Valley NY Posts: 120	WWC Funny D not opening Has anyone had any experience with this variety? They call it out as a zoa. I've had my 2-head frag in my tank for 5 days, and it hasn't opened yet. At the same time, I added a couple other zoa's from WWC, and they all seem to be doing well (open, looking healthy). I've read that Sunny D's are tempermental and can take a while to get used to a new tank, and given the name (Funny vs Sunny), I am wondering if this variety is just as picky. I have a note in to WWC asking for advice, but figured I would try here as well. Water params are: temp=79F SG=1.025 Alk=8 Mg=1350 Ca=430 pH=8.1-8.3 (varies with light cycle) Nitrate/ite=0 PO4=ranges between 0.05 and almost 0.1, about 0.08 for the last week light = sitting about 16" down from 4-tube T5HO that is on about 8 hours flow=light to moderate at the moment There have been a couple times that I've caught sight of a snail bugging the frag, but it is sporadic (not like the snail is parked on it). I am being patient before I play with light or flow, but was wondering if anyone else has any experience that could help me?

01/10/2017, 01:45 PM	#2
sde1500 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Glocester, RI Posts: 3,336	I have to say the frag I got of Sunny D's opened right up a few months ago. Give them time though, zoas are weird. __________________ My build thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2548422 Current Tank Info: 65 gallon mixed reef, Eshopps sump and HOB overflow, RO-110int skimmer, Reefbreeder 32" photons V1.

01/10/2017, 02:07 PM	#3
organism code monkey Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: south bay Posts: 6,223	Were they fresh cut when you got them, or had they healed up for some time after being fragged? __________________ I don't always grow frags... but when I do, I prefer Dos Acros

01/10/2017, 03:00 PM	#4
foxt Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Hudson Valley NY Posts: 120	Not sure how long ago they were cut, but based upon there only being two heads, and looking at the frag, I think they are fairly fresh. Good point, that could be part of what is going on ....