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Lime Cat's Eye Buttons -
SPS Coral |
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Family/Genus/Species:
Zoanthidae/Protopalythoa/protopalythoa
spp. |
Origin:
West
Pacific Ocean |
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Feeding:
Phytoplankton, Rotifers, Baby Artemia, Marine Algae |
Lighting:
Low to High |
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Water Flow:
Medium to High |
Ease
of Care:
Blue
varieties are moderately difficult to difficult. |
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Special Requirements and Information:
Looking like
large Zo's, Button Corals can be an exceptional
and easy addition to your tank. Although
Protopalythoa
are a very simple (but beautiful) marine form, they can be very
toxic.
To be on the safe side, they should be handled
with gloves and care made to avoid contact with
mouth or eyes. They also will sometimes squirt
when handled. Since they don't
require bright light,
they can be placed in shadows.
However, high lighting can produce spectacular
color results, such as in this cranberry with
purple centers version.
Feed anytime during the day. Make sure that you
use phytoplankton on a regular basis. Once they're
accustomed to your tank, they can be introduced
to frozen foods such as chopped blood worms,
artemia or squid. Place the defrosted food
directly over the polyps. The polyps will
multiply at a rapid rate, given the right tank
parameters and may need to be pruned to avoid a
takeover.
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Pacific
Aqua Farms • 5450 W. 104th St., Los Angeles, CA •
310.215.3474
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