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Sea Mat and Button Polyp (Protopalythoa) Corals

Multi-Coloured Zoathids (Zoanthus sp.) Image

Multi-Coloured Zoathids (Zoanthus sp.)

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Commonly known as Sea Mat and Button Polyps, these colorful corals prefer bright light, but are tolerant of lower light. Preferring moderate to strong current these very aggressive corals have a high reproductive rate. Some of these species contain a strong neurotoxin which can affect humans.

These are considered to be good starter corals.

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