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They are very easy to maintain in the reef aquarium. Their polyps have the ability to sting other animals and are semi-aggressive, therefore, they need to have space between their colony and any neighbors. They also grow rapidly and will crowd out their neighbors including any sessile life. They require a medium light level combined with a medium to strong water movement within the 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. For continued good health, they will also require the addition of iodine and other trace elements to the water.
The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within their bodies provides the majority of their nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. They benefit from weekly feedings of micro-plankton or brine shrimp which should be fed to each individual of the colony.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"
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A very attractive member of the Button Polyp genus, these polyps seem to grow larger than Moon or Colonial Polyps. They reproduce relatively quickly and spread to adjoining rocks to be moved about the aquarium. Because of the strong toxins in their slime coat, I recommend the aquarist avoid contact with them during tank maintenance. If contact is made, scrub your hands thoroughly.
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