{"product_id":"zoanthus-fragment-10","title":"Zoanthus Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eZoanthus are a classic reef aquarium staple, forming colourful mats of colonial polyps. These soft corals are known for their hardiness and the sheer variety of colours and patterns they exhibit. Belonging to the group often called \"button polyps,\" they are a great way to add colour to a new or established reef tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach polyp in the colony is an individual animal, connected to its neighbours by a fleshy base mat called coenenchyme. Under appropriate lighting, the polyps will open to reveal a flat oral disc surrounded by short tentacles. Zoanthus come in a huge range of colours, from subtle earthy greens and browns to vibrant oranges, reds, and blues, often with contrasting mouths and striped patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best care, place Zoanthus in low to moderate lighting, around 100 to 250 PAR. They are adaptable but can be sensitive to sudden, intense light changes. They prefer moderate, indirect water flow that is strong enough to keep their surface clean of detritus without preventing the polyps from opening fully. While largely photosynthetic, they can benefit from occasional feedings of fine particulate coral foods. Maintain stable water parameters with an alkalinity of 8-11 dKH, calcium of 400-450 ppm, and magnesium of 1250-1350 ppm. It's important to handle Zoanthus with care, wearing gloves and eye protection, as some varieties can contain palytoxin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoanthus are generally peaceful, but they can grow over and smother sessile neighbours. It is often best to give them their own rock or an area where they can spread without coming into direct contact with other corals. They are an excellent choice for adding life to lower-light areas of the aquarium or for creating a dedicated \"Zoa garden\" on a piece of rockwork.\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":42359274274871,"sku":"EMA-SOF-20260807-9A1C","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/5a0bfb7c-d2e1-4fc5-b07a-45dd8783ca5d-_MG_4512.png?v=1786132583","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/zoanthus-fragment-10","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}