{"product_id":"sunburst-zoanthids-wysiwyg-pea-f-oc1817","title":"Sunburst Zoanthids","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunburst Zoanthids, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp., are colonial zoantharians prized for their intense concentric coloration and dense mat-forming growth. This WYSIWYG colony displays brilliant yellow to golden centers surrounded by vivid red to crimson oral discs with fine radial striping, finished with contrasting olive-yellow to purple-tipped skirts. The bright central coloration gives each polyp a glowing “sunburst” appearance. \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 substrate 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 reliably correspond 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 reef lighting, though established colonies can tolerate moderately strong lighting when acclimated gradually. Provide low to moderate, variable water movement that helps keep debris from settling 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 nutrition is supplied through photosynthesis, though 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":67714647130345,"sku":"F OC1817","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/sunburst-zoanthids-soft-premium-frags-pea-F-OC1817.jpg?v=1792362021","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/sunburst-zoanthids-wysiwyg-pea-f-oc1817","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}