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Zoanthid, Sea Mat and Button Polyp (Zoanthus) Corals

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Zoanthids (Zoanthus sp.)

Photos by Keoki and Yuko Stender
Common names of these corals include: Zoanthid, Sea Mat and Button Polyps. While these corals prefer bright light, they are tolerant of lower light and prefer moderate to strong current, making them a good starter coral.

These aggressive corals have a high reproductive rate and can spread rapidly in an aquarium. Some species in this genus contain a strong neurotoxin which can affect humans.

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