{"product_id":"starfire-zoanthids-wysiwyg-pea-f-oc1813","title":"Starfire Zoanthids","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 zoantharians known for vivid fluorescent color and dense mat-forming growth. This WYSIWYG colony displays deep burgundy to wine-red oral discs with bright white to pale pink centers and vivid orange-red skirts. Fine pale radial streaking extends outward from the center of many polyps, creating a starburst effect that fits the “Starfire” name. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e polyps are connected by living tissue and can gradually spread across adjacent rockwork as the colony expands. They contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy, while the polyps may also capture very fine suspended organic material. Because aquarium color morph names do not correspond reliably to a particular species, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the scientifically appropriate identification rather than assigning an unsupported species name.\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 lighting, although established colonies can tolerate moderately strong reef lighting when acclimated gradually. Provide low to moderate, variable water movement that helps keep debris from accumulating between the polyps without preventing full extension. Place on stable rockwork with enough room for the colony to spread. Maintain stable temperature and salinity along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, and phosphate. Most nutritional requirements are supplied through photosynthesis, although very fine suspended foods may provide supplemental nutrition. Zoanthids can contain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epalytoxin or related compounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so gloves and eye protection are recommended when handling or fragging, and zoanthid-covered rock should never be boiled or exposed to hot water or steam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67713525842153,"sku":"F OC1813","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/starfire-zoanthids-soft-premium-frags-pea-F-OC1813.jpg?v=1792361994","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/starfire-zoanthids-wysiwyg-pea-f-oc1813","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}