{"product_id":"cocoa-daisies-zoanthids-premium-pea-f-oc0407","title":"Cocoa Daisies Zoanthids Coral","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCocoa Daisies Zoanthids, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp., are colorful colonial zoanthids characterized by individual fleshy polyps connected through a spreading tissue mat. This WYSIWYG colony displays bright yellow to fluorescent yellow-green centers surrounded by icy blue to turquoise radial coloration. The outer portions of the oral discs transition into rich cocoa-brown tones, while the tentacle skirts are predominantly deep brown to reddish brown with subtle green highlights. The combination of luminous yellow centers, cool blue rings, and warm cocoa-colored skirts gives the colony its distinctive “Cocoa Daisies” appearance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species contain symbiotic zooxanthellae that supply much of their nutritional requirements through photosynthesis, while the polyps 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.\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 sufficient circulation to keep detritus from settling between the polyps while still allowing full extension. Place on stable rockwork with adequate room for the colony to spread. Maintain stable salinity, temperature, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, and phosphate. Zoanthids obtain much 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 appropriate eye and skin protection should be used when cutting, handling damaged tissue, 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":67622802096361,"sku":"F OC0407","price":77.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/Cocoa-daisies-zoanthids-soft-premium-frag-pea-F-OC0407.jpg?v=1791251523","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/cocoa-daisies-zoanthids-premium-pea-f-oc0407","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}