Zoa Pox? Also if you want to ID, that's cool too.

[scubasteve80]

Hey fellow reefers. I have a zoa colony and another single polyp that have white spots and I am not sure if they are just the way these are, or if it is a bad case of zoa pox. The polyps act happy, and are growing rapidly. I got these super cheap, so am ok with dumping them if they are going to risk my nice ones. I do have Furan and am ready to dip if you confirm that is what I have. If anyone has a positive ID on variety from my pics, I would like knowing too.

 

[Thespammailaccount]

They almost look like a palythoa in which case if they are the will incorporate some of the sand into their tissue when they grow. Almost certain they are palys but what kind I do not know

 

[Thespammailaccount]

O yes those are palys no worries they are fine

 

[scubasteve80]

They almost look like a palythoa in which case if they are the will incorporate some of the sand into their tissue when they grow. Almost certain they are palys but what kind I do not know

Ya, I was wondering that too because I've seen pics online and pox look a lot more like whiteheads...gross. And the rate these things are growing, and the apparent shared flesh, makes me want to agree with you. I am a rookie though so if another person seconds your opinion I'll roll with that. I love this forum btw, you all are awesome.

 

[Thespammailaccount]

Pox is like a pimple and will ooze white stuff out. If you come across pox the recommended treatment is a series of furan 2 dips

 

[scubasteve80]

Sweet, thanks!

 

[Thespammailaccount]

Ya, I was wondering that too because I've seen pics online and pox look a lot more like whiteheads...gross. And the rate these things are growing, and the apparent shared flesh, makes me want to agree with you. I am a rookie though so if another person seconds your opinion I'll roll with that. I love this forum btw, you all are awesome.

No worries absolutely the more opinions the better