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Zoanthids: Polyp Corals are found in two orders: Stolonifera, which includes star polyps, and Zoanthidae, which includes colonial anemones commonly referred to as sea mats and button polyps. Members of both orders are often referred to as "zoanthids," and most are colonial corals, living in groups. Most of them are extremely hardy, making them ideal candidates for the beginner reef aquarist.
Polyp Corals are found throughout the world in tropical and temperate waters, and are common in lagoons, rocky areas, and on coral reefs. Provide Polyp Corals with a medium current, good water conditions, and strong lighting. Polyp Corals benefit from the addition of iodine and trace elements to promote growth and maintain the health of the specimens in an aquarium. Polyp Corals reproduce asexually resulting in miniature replicas of the parent. These mini polyps grow rapidly, increasing the size of the colony. In the reef aquarium, Polyp Corals will grow quickly, spreading onto pieces of live rock and other hard surfaces. Most Polyp Corals will require feedings of meaty food such as brine shrimp or plankton in an aquarium. They receive the remainder of their nutritional needs through the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae which use photosynthesis. Click on thumbnails for more information.
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