{"product_id":"zoanthid-fragment-49","title":"Zoanthid Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eZoanthids are a classic soft coral in the reef-keeping hobby, collected for their intense colouration and relatively straightforward care. They grow as a mat of individual polyps, each connected at the base by fleshy tissue. This growth form makes them ideal for covering rockwork over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach polyp consists of a central oral disc surrounded by a ring of delicate tentacles. In the wild, Zoanthids are found in a huge range of colours and patterns, often growing in dense colonies. Under aquarium lighting, these colours can become even more pronounced. The polyps will close up at night or when disturbed, but open readily once they feel secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, provide moderate lighting, in the 75-150 PAR range. They appreciate moderate water flow, enough to keep the polyps free of detritus but not so strong that they are blasted shut. Zoanthids are quite adaptable and can be placed almost anywhere in the tank that meets these conditions. While they are photosynthetic, they can benefit from occasional small particle foods. Maintain stable water parameters, including calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium. Some Zoanthid species contain palytoxin, so it is wise to wear gloves and eye protection when handling them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoanthids are generally peaceful, but they grow by encrusting over surfaces and can overgrow slower, less aggressive corals. It's best to give them their own section of rockwork where they can spread without interfering with other corals. They are a great choice for adding a patch of living colour to a mixed reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG item, so you'll receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42403904094263,"sku":"EMA-SOF-20260821-LRRR","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/7c58c7a2-258c-41ff-ae03-e6153eead3ec-7375e5dc-de7c-4868-af38-07314c6fbe89-_MG_4637.png?v=1787346850","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/zoanthid-fragment-49","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}