{"product_id":"ultra-zoanthid-combo-pea-f-oc2735","title":"Ultra Zoanthid Combo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Zoanthid Combo, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a vibrant mixed zoanthid colony featuring several distinctly colored polyp morphs growing together on a single piece. This specimen combines brilliant orange and deep burgundy polyps with vivid radial striping alongside rich magenta-pink polyps accented by contrasting orange-yellow skirts. A pair of smaller dark burgundy polyps with fine orange speckling adds another layer of color and variation to the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe largest orange polyps display bold alternating orange and dark burgundy radial lines extending from the center toward the skirt, creating a dramatic sunburst pattern. The neighboring magenta polyps provide strong contrast with saturated pink-red oral discs and warm yellow-orange tentacle tips. Together, the different morphs create an exceptionally colorful display with noticeable variation from one area of the colony to another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species are colonial cnidarians consisting of individual polyps connected by a common basal mat. They contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that supply much of their nutritional energy, while their polyps can also capture fine suspended plankton and organic particles. Because coloration and external appearance alone cannot reliably determine species within the genus, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most scientifically appropriate designation for this colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate, variable flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower to middle areas of the aquarium depending on lighting intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-aggressive; may spread onto neighboring rockwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; may also benefit from fine suspended plankton and organic particles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colonial polyps spreading across a common basal mat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain stable reef aquarium temperature and salinity. Keep alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium consistent, with nitrate and phosphate measurable and reasonably stable rather than excessively low.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide enough water movement to prevent debris from accumulating between the polyps without keeping them continuously closed. Zoanthids can gradually spread across nearby hard surfaces, so allow room for colony expansion. Use appropriate protective practices when handling, cutting, or fragging zoanthids because some species may contain palytoxin or related compounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67810177417449,"sku":"F OC2735","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/ultra-zoanthid-combo-soft-premium-frags-pea-F-oc2735.jpg?v=1793303353","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/ultra-zoanthid-combo-pea-f-oc2735","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}