{"product_id":"starfire-zoanthids-premium-pea-f-oc0401","title":"Starfire Zoanthids Coral","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarfire Zoanthids, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp., are colonial zoanthids prized for their vivid coloration and spreading growth habit. This WYSIWYG colony displays deep burgundy to wine-red oral discs surrounded by brilliant orange-red tentacle skirts. Pale blue-white radial markings radiate outward from contrasting cream to yellow-green mouths, producing a dramatic starburst effect that gives the “Starfire” morph its distinctive appearance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e polyps grow from a shared tissue mat and can gradually spread across adjacent rockwork under favorable aquarium conditions. They contain symbiotic zooxanthellae that provide much of their nutritional requirements through photosynthesis while also being capable of capturing 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 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":67621409292521,"sku":"F OC0440","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/starfire-zoanthids-soft-premium-frag-pea-F-OC0401.jpg?v=1791227195","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/starfire-zoanthids-premium-pea-f-oc0401","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}