Zoa Critter ID Help

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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.
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Look for zoa eating Nudibranch.
 

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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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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

0308212242.jpg
Any recommendations as to treat them? Without removing rock. They are glued together in a 130 Gal
 

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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?!
 
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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
 

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