{"product_id":"blue-daisies-zoanthids-premium-pea-f-oc0433","title":"Blue Daisies Zoanthids Coral","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Daisies Zoanthids, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp., are colonial zoanthids valued for their intense contrasting coloration and mat-forming growth. This WYSIWYG colony displays striking blue oral discs surrounding vivid orange to orange-red mouths, bordered by bright yellow-green tentacle skirts. The combination of electric blue centers, warm orange mouths, and fluorescent green skirts creates the distinctive daisy-like appearance reflected in the “Blue Daisies” name. Individual polyps grow from a shared tissue mat and can gradually spread across adjacent rockwork under favorable aquarium conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e polyps contain symbiotic zooxanthellae that provide much of their nutritional requirements through photosynthesis, while they can also capture fine suspended organic material. Because species-level identification within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cannot reliably be established from external appearance alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. is the scientifically appropriate designation for this coral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. generally performs well under low to moderate reef lighting with moderate, indirect water flow. Provide enough circulation to prevent detritus from accumulating between the polyps while still allowing them to remain fully extended. Place on stable rockwork with adequate room for the colony to spread. Maintain stable salinity, temperature, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, and phosphate. Zoanthids receive most of their energy through photosynthesis but may also benefit from dissolved nutrients and occasional fine planktonic foods. Acclimate gradually when introducing the colony to stronger lighting. Zoanthids may contain palytoxin or related compounds, so use appropriate eye and skin protection when cutting, fragging, or otherwise disturbing the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621005328617,"sku":"F OC0433","price":77.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/blue-daisies-zoanthid-soft-premium-frag-pea-F-OC0433.jpg?v=1791214747","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/blue-daisies-zoanthids-premium-pea-f-oc0433","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}