Strings coming out of Zoas?

Miah2bzy

Nurse Shark
M.A.S.C Club Member
#1

Should I b concerned? Have a nice sized rock covered in fire and ice and each one has strings coming out of the mouths. Some reach 3-4 inches.
 

Miah2bzy

Nurse Shark
M.A.S.C Club Member
#2
Sorry the pic isn't the greatest, strings r brown and opaque in the picture.
 

Jeremiah

Tang
M.A.S.C Club Member
#3
Looks to me like they are ejecting zooxanthellae. That happens to mine when i run higher light...the zooxanthellae reproduce faster than the zoanthid needs and they boot some out.

edit: at least that is what i've read, if anyone else has any other insight please let me know.
 

Munch

Reef Shark
M.A.S.C Club Member
#4
I get the same from time to time on various zoas, nothing to worry about...
 

Miah2bzy

Nurse Shark
M.A.S.C Club Member
#5
Thanks guys. Always learning something new in this hobby.
 
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