Zoa Critter ID Help

[Siddogg]

Hello,
I’m hoping someone can help me identify any critters on my Zoas. I suffer from poor vision due to Diabetic Retinopothy and am unable to see anything on them. Other Zoa colonies in same area are fine. However, I have had some nearby starting to close as well as disappear. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thx,
BaBa

 

[KJ]

Look for zoa eating Nudibranch.

 

[PeterB113]

Just had this on 2 of my frags. Zoa spiders infestation and im sorry to say they looked an awful lot like yours do now.
Possible options-
Zoa spiders
Nudibranch
Aiptasia stinging them

 

[KJ]

I suffer from poor vision due to Diabetic Retinopothy and am unable to see anything on them.

I'm Sorry to hear that.

 

[Siddogg]

Just had this on 2 of my frags. Zoa spiders infestation and im sorry to say they looked an awful lot like yours do now.
Possible options-
Zoa spiders
Nudibranch
Aiptasia stinging them

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Any recommendations as to treat them? Without removing rock. They are glued together in a 130 Gal

 

[Siddogg]

Look for zoa eating Nudibranch.

That’s the problem. I can’t see well enough to spot anything. Been an issue for me w keeping reefs.

 

[CMMorgan]

Any local reef clubs that may be able to stop by? I don't see anything in these pictures. It may be something that only comes out at night? What about setting up a little camera at night? You can review in the morning and zoom in. If it's something lurking, maybe you'll spot it?!

 

[mdb_talon]

Blue or red flashlight late night when lights are off also makes it easier to spot....especially if nudis or sundial snails.

 

[Siddogg]

Any local reef clubs that may be able to stop by? I don't see anything in these pictures. It may be something that only comes out at night? What about setting up a little camera at night? You can review in the morning and zoom in. If it's something lurking, maybe you'll spot it?!

Great idea. If I can get enough light in there to see. Thx