Zoa coloring??

[Armani]

I’m just curious, i know these are still babies basically but do you think their coloring is on point?? The green candy apples are supposed to have red inside there’s not much showing. Should I be concerned ??..the single polyp is LA lakers.

 

[Brad Miller]

Zoa growth and coloring is dependent on a lot of things.
Light type
PAR level
Placement
Water flow
Tank age and maturity
How long you've had them in the tank
System bio balance

If you don't think they look happy...ie, polyps not extended, colors, growth rate...Research the specific Zoa, see what they need and move them to a spot they seem happier.

 

[Armani]

Zoa growth and coloring is dependent on a lot of things.
Light type
PAR level
Placement
Water flow
Tank age and maturity
How long you've had them in the tank
System bio balance

If you don't think they look happy...ie, polyps not extended, colors, growth rate...Research the specific Zoa, see what they need and move them to a spot they seem happier.

They’re very new to the tank maybe 1 week. They have opened up more since the beginning but I just want them to show their true colors. I moved them higher and mostly all of them had opened but still not to their fullest. It is possible my lights are weak. The tank is 6 months old, all parameters are where they should be. I’ll try changing the flow.

 

[DharkaronReef]

I have my la lakers placed in the middle part of my tank and the colors look great. I'm running T5s.

 

[Armani]

I have my la lakers placed in the middle part of my tank and the colors look great. I'm running T5s.

What type of t5s

 

[DharkaronReef]

ATI T5s

 

[Capitol Reef Corals]

Try lower lighting and PAR. I've noticed zoas get better coloration (deeper colors) and do better for me with low PAR, not high. Also consider sending in an ICP test to see what your water parameter levels are. You could be low on iodine, strontium, potassium, etc., that could be hindering your coloration.