{"product_id":"pink-fringed-metallic-gold-zoanthid-premium-pea-f-oc0448","title":"Pink Fringed Metallic Gold Zoanthids Coral","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink Fringed Metallic Gold Zoanthids, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp., are colorful colonial zoanthids characterized by fleshy individual polyps connected through a spreading tissue mat. This WYSIWYG colony displays bright metallic yellow-gold oral discs with darker brown to bronze radial shading toward the centers. The tentacle skirts show soft pink to salmon coloration, creating a strong contrast with the luminous gold centers. Small greenish mouths add another point of color to many of the polyps. The combination of metallic gold, bronze-brown, pink, and subtle green gives this colony the distinctive “Pink Fringed Metallic Gold” appearance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species contain symbiotic zooxanthellae that provide much of their nutritional needs 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 enough 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 use appropriate eye and skin protection 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":67622795575529,"sku":"F OC0448","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/pink-fringed-metallic-gold-zoanthid-soft-premium-frag-pea-F-OC0448.jpg?v=1791251521","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/pink-fringed-metallic-gold-zoanthid-premium-pea-f-oc0448","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}