Zoa got weird stuff on it

[sascoaquatics]

My zoa is doing well in my tank and I’ve had it now for a week and it’s been open the whole time very happy. Just now it’s closed randomly due to movement e.g so I’m not worried about that but what I’m worried about is when it closed it has these weird marks on the stalk I just wanted to check if that was normal? And if not what I should do?

 

[shakacuz]

possible gunk buildup from lack of flow.

 

[sascoaquatics]

possible gunk buildup from lack of flow.

thank you and how would I fix that? Should I turn up the flow or will it go away naturally

 

[shakacuz]

thank you and how would I fix that? Should I turn up the flow or will it go away naturally

i can go away on its own, dependent on the CUC cleaning it off like hermits. i find occasionally using a turkey baster on them prior to a water change, or just once a week if you don't do water changes will help with that.

 

[sascoaquatics]

i can go away on its own, dependent on the CUC cleaning it off like hermits. i find occasionally using a turkey baster on them prior to a water change, or just once a week if you don't do water changes will help with that.

Thank you