#buttonpolyps

Common names: #zoos, #zoanthids, #buttonpolyps, #palythoas, #palys Difficulty Level:Zoanthids are extremely tolerant and a great choice for beginners due to their fast growth speed and broad range of colors. Feeding: These corals prefer phytoplankton though their primary source of nutrition is #photosynthesis. Lighting (Level 4 to 10):Zoas will adapt to almost any type of lighting although care should be taken when moving them into higher lighting areas. Water flow: These #corals do well with moderate to high water flow. Placement: Zoas are fast growers which have the ability to encroach upon most hard corals and shade them out over time. They grow toward their light source, so try to keep susceptible corals out of their path. General: These corals come in an endless variety of colors and sizes. Though they are nearly the same biologically their unique #zooxanthellae has given them endless names in reference to their color. Many of these colors are dependent on lighting conditions and will color morph under the wrong type of lighting https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/zoas-palys/ #elitereef #softcoral #beginnercoral #easycoral #reefcentral #coralreef #oceanlife #reeftank https://www.instagram.com/p/BqdEjyYnpYs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=127smmtyy4qew

Common names: #zoos, #zoanthids, #buttonpolyps, #palythoas, #palys Difficulty Level:Zoanthids are extremely tolerant and a great choice for beginners due to their fast growth speed and broad range of colors. Feeding: These #corals prefer phytoplankton though their primary source of nutrition is #photosynthesis. Lighting (Level 4 to 10):Zoas will adapt to almost any type of lighting although care should be taken when moving them into higher lighting areas. Water flow: These corals do well with moderate to high water flow. Placement: Zoas are fast growers which have the ability to encroach upon most hard corals and shade them out over time. They grow toward their light source, so try to keep susceptible corals out of their path. General: These corals come in an endless variety of colors and sizes. Though they are nearly the same biologically their unique #zooxanthellae has given them endless names in reference to their color. Many of these colors are dependent on lighting conditions and will color morph under the wrong type of lighting https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/zoas-palys/ #elitereef #softcoral #beginnercoral #easycoral #reefcentral #coralreef #oceanlife #reeftank https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNSXgvBEYE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=844jd0i1f0k4

Common names: #Ricordia, #mushrooms, #buttonpolyps, #hairymushrooms Difficulty Level: Mushrooms and ricordia are some of the best #beginnercorals. They are easy to care for, come in a huge range of color varieties and grow quickly under most conditions. Feeding: All species have the ability to capture prey, but that ability will vary from species to species. They can also capture nutrients directly from the water, so may prefer a slightly dirtier #aquarium. Lighting (Level 2 to 8): Mushrooms and ricordia can adapt to almost any type of lighting though they are usually happier and have better color under lower light levels. Water flow: They are adaptable to nearly any type of flow. In some cases they will detach from rocks in order to colonize other areas and may be carried around the aquarium when under higher flow. Placement: Mushrooms and ricordia are quick growers which may overtake other corals, so leave some room for growth. General: They can be hard to frag due to the fact that they cannot be glued. Attaching them to small rocks with rubberbands, fishing line, or string usually works best. https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/mushrooms/ #softcoral #elitereef #reef #coralreefs #saltwateraquarium (at Elite Reef) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoWfr_MB_Le/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k9njh2hc9mdk