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|name = Zoanthids | |name = Zoanthids | ||
|image = Greenzoanthid-6400.jpg | |image = Greenzoanthid-6400.jpg | ||
|caption = Zoanthids | |caption = Zoanthids | ||
|species = ''Zoanthus sp.'' | |species = ''Zoanthus sp.'' | ||
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| − | |temperament = | + | |min_sg=1.023 |
| + | |max_sg=1.025 | ||
| + | |min_ph=8.1 | ||
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| + | |min_temperature=72 | ||
| + | |max_temperature=78 | ||
| + | |temperature_units=F | ||
| + | |min_water_hardness=9 | ||
| + | |max_water_hardness=19 | ||
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| + | |water_flow=m | ||
| + | |temperament =sa | ||
| + | |placement = Midground | ||
| + | |color = Various | ||
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Zoanthids
Zoanthids
Zoanthus sp.
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
Midground
Various
Contents
Alternative names[edit]
- Zoanthids, Zoos, Zoanthid Polyps, Sea Mats, Button Polyps
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Will sting neighbouring coral.
Diet[edit]
- Zoanthids contain a symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae and are therefore photosynthetic. They will benefit, however, from occasional feedings of microplankton.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Only occasional feedings are necessary as they are photosynthetic corals.
Environment Specifics[edit]
- Is sold as a "frag" that is easily placed into the tank. Provide it with space to grow as it will sting neighbouring coral. Their placement should be planned carefully. Needs a moderate flow to move water with poisons away to be cleaned out of the water. Zoanthus or "Zoas" will live under a varity of lighting conditions, however, for their colors to remain bright and vivid they should be placed in a region of 200 to 400 PAR.
Behaviour[edit]
- Poisonous, ALWAYS wear gloves when handling this coral.
Identification[edit]
- An attractive and popular colourful colony coral. They are available in a variety of colours including green, tan, pink, brown and orange.
Pictures[edit]
Pink
Orange/Brown
