Palau Assorted Zoanthid
Zoanthids are colonial animals, technically — every polyp you see is a genetically identical clone connected by a shared mat of tissue, budding off new heads as the colony spreads. This assortment pulls from Palau bloodlines and throws a real mix of color morphs in one grouping, spreading across rock fast enough to fill bare space in a matter of months. Worth knowing: zoanthids can carry palytoxin, one of the more potent marine toxins known, so gloves are a good habit when handling or fragging them, not a reason to avoid keeping them, just basic lab hygiene.
Care level: Easy · Light/Flow/Placement: Low-moderate light, low-moderate flow, bottom-to-mid tank · Max size: Colonial, spreads indefinitely across available rock · Diet: Photosynthetic, benefits from fine particulate feeding
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