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Watermelon Zoanthids This zoanthid are easy to keep and are a great choice for the beginner. Zoanthids and Palythoa will grow and reproduce by budding. The Polyp has the ability to sting other polyps or corals. While the sting is not strong, be sure to provide sufficient space between the Colony Micro Polyp and other corals because of its semi-aggressive temperament and potential to crowd out neighbors. Some Zoanthids and Palythoa contain a powerful neurotoxin called palytoxin in its flesh that can be extremely harmful if it comes in contact with your blood stream. By harmful we mean deadly. Take special care handling these polyps for this reason especially if you have open cuts on your hands so be careful. Zoanthids usually comes in many different colors so frag able.

• Scientific Name: Zoanthus sp
• Family: Zoanthidae
• Care: Require moderate water flow and low to moderate lighting
• Food: Micro-plankton or baby brine shrimp.
• Approximate Size: 2 to 5 inches

Green Brain Coral WELLSOPHYLLIA  AKA Trachyphyllia geoffroyi, also known as Crater Coral or Round Brian Coral, are more often found on sandy reef slopes, around continental islands, and lagoons. There should be plenty of space between it and other corals, as it is sensitive to stings from its neighbors.Trachyphyllia Brain Corals fluoresce brightly under actinic lighting. They do best in a well established reef aquarium that incorporates moderate to strong lighting with a moderate water current, along with the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. You can find this coral in colors like green,red,tan and metallic green.

• Scientific name: Tatchyphyllia geoffroyi
• Care: Medium water flow and moderate lighting
• Diet: Carnivore, Zooplankton and micro-plankton
• Shipping size: 2 to 4 inches