Red bands on zoa polyps

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Have these pervasive red bands on the zoas now for awhile. Noticed them well over a month ago and was hoping letting it be would let it get better. It started off looking more like a rash but now looks like rubber bands instead, almost looks like its constructing the zoa. Tried blasting it off with a turkey baster and they didnt seem to budge.

Anyone know what this is or how to deal with it?



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I don't see a red band on the zoa's
On the very first photo, all four of the prominent polys have some sort of constriction going on about half way down the head, it appears to be red.

Are you being facetious in that you know its something else or should I draw a picture? I am more then happy to draw a picture if it will help.
 
I'm trying to help you bro. This is what I see if I blow up the picture. It might be me I'm getting older and my eyes are not so sharp anymore, but I can't see a red band in this pic.

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I'm trying to help you bro. This is what I see if I blow up the picture. It might be me I'm getting older and my eyes are not so sharp anymore, but I can't see a red band in this pic.

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My bad!!

Tried to color on it a little, hope this is helpful



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