$169.99
Orange Bam Bam Zoanthid
This zoanthid are easy to keep and are a great choice for the beginner. Zoanthids and Palythoa will grow and reproduce by budding.The Colony Micro 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.
- Scientific Name: Zoanthus sp
- Family: Zoanthidae
- Care: Require moderate water flow and low to moderate lighting
- Food: Micro-plankton or baby brine shrimp.
- Shipping Size: 2 to 5 inches
About Orange Bam Bam Zoanthid
Orange Bam Bam is a well-known named zoanthid with a bright orange face and a darker skirt. Polyps multiply across the rock to form a dense mat. As with all zoanthids, wear gloves and eye protection when handling or fragging, because the tissue can contain palytoxin.
Orange Bam Bam Zoanthid care at a glance
- Lighting: Low to high – adapts to most reef lighting (80 to 200 PAR is ideal)
- Water flow: Low to moderate
- Placement: Anywhere from the sand bed to mid rockwork; give it its own rock to control spreading
- Feeding: Photosynthetic; fine foods speed up growth
- Care level: Easy – a classic beginner coral
Soft corals are forgiving, but stability still matters: aim for 24 to 26°C, salinity 1.025 and nitrate that is low but not zero. Start new arrivals in a lower-light spot and let them adjust for a week or two.
Shipping and live arrival guarantee
Live Fish Store Australia ships live aquatic life overnight via overnight express courier so your Orange Bam Bam Zoanthid arrives healthy and ready for your tank. Every live fish, coral and invertebrate is covered by our live arrival guarantee, and we offer discounts and free shipping depending on the quantity ordered.
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