Long stemed zoa's

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  1. newton27

    newton27 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    What would make the stem part of my zoa colony lenghten...? When I bought it they were much shorter, closer to the LR. The 1st picture is when I got them...
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    This is the current picture...

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    Thanks for looking!
     
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  2. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    Low flow. High flow will cause them to hug the rock.
     
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  3. newton27

    newton27 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    What would be better for them?
     
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  4. totter0817

    totter0817 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    My zoa's also do this- they are actually in pretty high flow. Is it possible that they are reaching for more light?
     
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  5. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I bought some that were very extended at my LFS. Under MH they are very healthy and like your original picture. What type of lighting do you have? Try moving them closer to the light.
     
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  6. newton27

    newton27 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    PC lighting...I thought light too. I will move them up slowly. Suggestions on how much a day?
     
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  7. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    (My) zoas are pretty tough. I wouldn't worry about cooking them. If they're at the bottom move them midway. If they're at the middle move to top. Make sure that wherever they end up (liking where they are) that they are going to stay. They will spread quickly.
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    The hermit has disturbed them in this photo.
     
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