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Colony Polyp, Assorted (Zoanthus sp.)
Colony Polyp, Assorted
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Colony Polyp, Assorted (Zoanthus sp.)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Easy
Temperament Semi-aggressive
Color Form Assorted
Reef Compatible Yes
Water Conditions 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.0-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family Parazoanthidae
Lighting Moderate
Supplements Calcium, Magnesium, Strontium, Iodine, Trace Elements
Waterflow Medium
Placement Middle to Top
Compatibility View Chart
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Care Level Easy
Temperament Semi-aggressive
Color Form Assorted
Reef Compatible Yes
Water Conditions 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.0-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family Parazoanthidae
Lighting Moderate
Supplements Calcium, Magnesium, Strontium, Iodine, Trace Elements
Waterflow Medium
Placement Middle to Top
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Zoanthus Colony Polyp Corals are also referred to as Sea Mats, or Button Polyps. They are colonial animals with multiple individual polyps attached to a piece of live rock. The individual polyps of this variety are very small when mature, and offer a variety of texture for the reef aquarium. They are brown with shades of pink tones, and will brighten or darken depending on the lighting in the aquarium.

These polyps have the ability to sting other polyps or corals. While the sting is not strong, they are semi-aggressive and need to have space between their colony and any neighbors since they tend to crowd them out. They are easy to maintain, making them a good choice for beginner reef aquarists. They require a moderate light level combined with a medium water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, they will also require the addition of iodine and other trace elements to the water. Under the right conditions, these Colony Polyps will spread relatively fast in the reef aquarium.

They will reproduce easily in the reef aquarium by budding (splitting off a portion of their base or mouth), which will increase the size of their colony.

They contain the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae, which provides almost all of their nutritional requirements. Especially if the lighting is not optimal, they should be fed micro-plankton or baby brine shrimp a few times per week.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/4"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 3-1/4"; Large: 3-1/2" to 5"

Customer Testimonials

Jason Frederick Tucson , AZ
So far these have been great in my tank. They've made themselves right at home and have been doing fine. They seem to like plenty of light and good placement. I have mine a little higher in my tank and in the middle. That's due to me not having a great deal of light yet to place them low.
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