Help! Whats eating my zoas?!?

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by Kristiavi, Jan 3, 2012.

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  1. Kristiavi

    Kristiavi Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I have chunks missing out of my zoas but dont see anything on or near them. Any ideas??

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    Kristiavi, Jan 3, 2012
    Kristiavi, Jan 3, 2012
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  2. barbianj

    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    Check with a flashlight about an hour after the tank is dark. I have some that look similar to the ones in your second picture. I caught amphipods munching down on the a couple of nights ago.
     
    barbianj, Jan 3, 2012
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  3. silor

    silor Sea Dragon

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    Or the white small star fish :/
     
    silor, Jan 3, 2012
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  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    The usual suspects are

    Astrenia star, not as common.
    Zoanthid eat nudibranch.
    Sea Spiders.
    Sun dial snails.

    As Jerry posted look at night hours after the lights have been out.
     
    Corailline, Jan 3, 2012
    Corailline, Jan 3, 2012
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