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Zoanthid polyps can display an amazing assortment of colors
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Indo-Pacific -
Islands of the Indopacific including Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Intense lighting is recommended for best coloration and overall health.
Use either Metal Halide lighting or a large bank of high output fluorescent or compact fluorescent bulbs.
If not provided proper lighting, the colors of Zoanthus may fade, but worse the coral may not receive enough energy and perish.
Moderate water movement is recommended.
Zoanthus derives much of its energy from the products of their zooxanthellae.
It is not known to actively "feed" on anything,
but rather passively absorb dissolved organics from the water column directly through its "skin."
This genus for the most part has been propagated extensively in captivity and
is an excellent candidate for aquaculture. It is reasonable to believe that a
sustainable harvest can be achieved in time.
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