{"product_id":"yellow-belly-zoanthids-pea-f-oc2722","title":"Yellow Belly Zoanthids","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Belly Zoanthids, \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, are colorful colonial cnidarians that grow as groups of individual button-like polyps connected by a common basal mat. This specimen displays rich burgundy-red oral discs and deep red skirts surrounding intensely fluorescent yellow centers. Fine pale blue-white radial markings provide additional contrast between the yellow center and darker outer portions of each polyp, creating a vivid multicolor appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brilliant yellow centers are especially prominent when the colony is fully expanded, giving these zoanthids the distinctive “Yellow Belly” appearance reflected in their name. As the colony grows, new polyps may spread across adjacent hard surfaces and develop into an increasingly dense mat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy. Their polyps can also capture fine suspended plankton and organic particles from the water column. Because coloration and external polyp morphology alone are not sufficient for reliable species-level identification 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\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 nearby 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, salinity, alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Keep 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 may gradually spread onto adjacent rockwork. 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":67805968597225,"sku":"F OC2722","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/yellow-belly-zoanthids-soft-premium-frags-pea-F-oc2722.jpg?v=1793281448","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/yellow-belly-zoanthids-pea-f-oc2722","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}