Giant Palythoa, Button Polyps, Colonial Anemones
PolypProtopalythoa mutuki
A spectacular Zoanthid, the Green Button Polyp is an aquatic version of the Venus flytrap!
The Green Button Polyps Protopalythoa mutuki have similar characteristics to the Venus flytrap. They have mostly a green coloration, though they can have a little brown in them. Their mouth is mouth white and they have long tapering tentacles. It not only looks very similar, but it acts in the same way as the Venus flytrap. It uses its long sinuous tentacles to grab and close around prey. The Protopalythoa is a really interesting genus, with several species that have different requirements, yet they are all very adaptive.
Whether these are Protopalythoa genus or the Palythoa genus is in a state of confusion. At one point these were members of the Palythoagenus, but then they were distinguished by their growth form and placed in the Protopalythoa genus. However, some experts again consider this genus to be part of the Palythoa genus. Which genus the scientific community as a whole ultimately settles on is yet to be seen.
What mades the Protopalythoa genus unique is that they most often grow as solitary polyps, though often in small tightly clustered groups. The Palythoa sp. have been distinguished by polyps that are connected through a mat, called the coenenchyma. The Paly's incorporate bits of sand or sediment into the mat giving the colony the appearance of a half moon large coral. The polyps of the Protopalythoa sp. are not usually embedded in the base of a mat. They are also larger, and generally have more tentacles around the rim of their oral disc than the Palythoa species as well.
The Green Button Polyps are easy to care for as long as they have proper lighting and water flow, and adequate nutrition. They are found in the Pacific Ocean where they inhabit intertidal rocky shores and reef flats. Lighting that is too intense is not to their liking. They can have a little brown in them and turn tan to brown if the lighting is too strong. Place them at the bottom of the aquarium for lower light. They catch prey from the water column so need a medium current, too strong a water flow will make it very hard for them to feed.
At times they close up for several days to shed mucus, which is thought to help rid the zoanthid of sediment and algae. Green Button Polyps can also take about a week to adjust and open in a new tank. Filamentous algae can be a problem, as it can smother them. As with most zoanthids, mushroom anemones should not be placed nearby.
The Protopalythoa sp. are recommended as a beginner's coral, but with some caution. Protopalythoa producepalytoxin, one of the most potent poisons known to science. For this reason one should take care when handling them. Don't handle them if you have cuts or open wounds and make sure to clean your hands after handling.
Scientific name :
Family: Zoanthidae
Species: Protopalythoa mutuki
Status :
The Protopalythoa genus is not on the IUCN Red List for Endangered Species.
Descriptions for some of these types of Zoanthids:
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Protopalythoa mutuki - Green Button Polyp This Zoanthid, found in the Pacific, has large polyps that are green with a white mouth. They can have a little brown in them and turn tan to brown if the lighting is too intense or not to their liking. These are found inter tidally on rocky shores and reef flats and do not like strong water flow.
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Protopalythoa grandis - Giant Sun Polyp, Sun Zoanthid This Zoanthid, found in the Atlantic, is one of the largest of the Protopalythoa genus. They have mottling of brown, white, and green. They are found in the deep hard bottom reefs of the Gulf of Mexico. Since they are found in deeper water, they like lower lighting, so place them at the bottom. They also need moderate currents, but not strong since they catch prey from the water column, and this would make it very hard for them to feed. At times they close up for several days to shed mucus, which is thought to help rid the zoanthid of (sediment and) algae. They can also take about a week to adjust and open in a new tank. (It has been suggested that it may be a synonym of Protopalythoa variabilis).
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Protopalythoa toxica This is also a Pacific species, and it has the highest level of palytoxin. They have brown and white mottling on their oral disc and the edges are curled up most of the time. They can tolerate a stronger water flow.
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Protopalythoa variabilis - Trumpet Polyp, Brown Button Polyps Found in the Pacific, it has brown polyps that are connected at the base by stolons. They feed at night on zooplankton and other particles in the water column. They will bury themselves in the sand part way and like a quiet water flow.
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Protopalythoa vestitus This too is a Pacific species. It has delicate tentacles that are rounded on the outside edge of the deep brown oral disc with white radiating from the center. They form large colonies as opposed to solitary individuals. This is a shallow-water species that prefers strong lighting and strong water flow. At times, they will shed a mucus layer from their base.
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Protopalythoa grandiflora This Zoanthid, found in the Atlantic, has brown discs with lighter tentacles and they form smaller colonies that are connected by stolons. They are not too picky about light and water movement.
Foods / Feeding :
Protopalythoa Coral Feeding: In the wild, Protopalythoa corals have developed several feeding strategies. Through a symbiotic relationship with a marine algae, known as zooxanthellae, they receive the majority of their nutrients. They also capture planktonic organisms and microscopic food particles from the water column, and can absorb dissolved organic matter.
In captivity Protopalythoa sp. depend on their zooxanthellae for some of their energy, so will need bright lighting to supply this type of nourishment. They are always willing and eager to take meaty offerings that are appropriate to marine life. You can give them any fish or crustacean flesh as you feel they need it. Mince the pieces so they can digest the meat. If the Green Button Polyp doesn't get enough food their polyps will shrink slightly and their tentacles will tend to recede.
Aquarium Care :
Stable tank conditions are needed to keep the Protopalythoa genus. Doing water changes of 20% a month or 10% biweekly is needed, although it is suggested that doing 5% water changes once a week will replenish many of the needed additives. Make sure iodine is present, and also the addition of trace elements may help with Protopalythoasurvival.
Suggested levels for Protopalythoa species are:
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Calcium: 380 - 430 ppm
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Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L (8 to 11 dKh - 10 is recommended)
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Phosphates: 0, zero.
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Magnesium: 1250 - 1300 ppm.
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Strontium: 8 - 10
Aquarium Parameters :
A typical live rock/reef environment is what is needed for your Green Button Polyp, along with some fish for organic matter production. A mature tank (well over a year old) is advised to increase the successful keeping of Protopalythoa.
Provide proper lighting and water movement. Moderate water flow and a strong light source are required for Green Button Polyp to do well. These colonial anemones are not an aggressive species. They get along well with their own kind, but space should be provided between them and other corals as they are fast growers and will overtake close neighbors.
Provide proper lighting and water movement. Moderate water flow and a strong light source are required for Green Button Polyp to do well. These colonial anemones are not an aggressive species. They get along well with their own kind, but space should be provided between them and other corals as they are fast growers and will overtake close neighbors.
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Minimum Tank Size / Length: 10 gallon Nano (38 L) or larger
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Marine Lighting: Low to medium. Varies depending on species
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Temperature: 72° - 83° F (22° - 27° C)
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Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
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Water Movement: Moderate to high. Varies depending on species
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Water Region: All areas of the aquarium
Sea Mat, Encrusting Anemones, Zoanthid Button Polyps
Palythoa sp.
Moon Polyps are quite distinctive, they form a tight cluster of polyps growing in the shape of a half moon!
The Moon Polyps Palythoa sp., also known as Sea Mats or Encrusting Anemones, are colonial anemones. These zoas are very common in the aquarium trade, but there is quite a variety within this genus. Their polyps are short and partially embedded in the mat, and each polyp has a broad, flat oral disc rimmed with tentacles. The tentacles of some species are short and knob-like, while on others they are thin, long and tapering. Their colors can be cream, coffee, white, brown, or yellow, as well as other shades.
Palythoa sp. have polyps that are connected through a mat, called thecoenenchyma. They incorporate bits of sand or sediment into the mat, making it more rigid to support the colony. This debris makes up for about 45% of their weight. They grow in convex shapes (1/2 moon), with each colony growing from 4" to 12" (10 - 30 cm) across.
What makes the Palythoa genus unique, is that their polyps are so embedded in their "mat" that they can completely withdrawal into it if they wish. This leaves behind what appears to be a rubbery encrusting surface with holes all over. This encrusting sea mat gives the appearance that the coral is a single organism.
They are fast growers and in the wild, clusters of colonies will encrust large areas of the reef with their mats. They are similar to the Protopalythoa genus, but the polyps of the Palythoa genus are smaller and generally have fewer tentacles surrounding the rim of the oral disc.
Moon Polyps are easy to care for as long as they have adequate lighting and good water flow. A strong light source is required for these corals to do well, but they will still grow slowly without it.That being said, the Palythoa genus will bleach out if the lighting is too intense. They will do well with a medium to high water flow. They are not an aggressive species, but they will grow and cover the substrate upon which they live, and overtake and encrust close neighbors. Filamentous algae can be a problem, as it can smother them. As with most zoanthids, mushroom anemones should not be placed nearby.
The Palythoa sp. are recommended as a beginner's coral, but with some caution. Palythoa produce palytoxin, one of the most potent poisons known to science. For this reason one should take care when handling them. Don't handle them if you have cuts or open wounds and make sure to clean your hands after handling.
Scientific name :
Family: Zoanthidae
Species: Palythoa sp.
Due to the Similarity .... Here is a brief .. For more information click on the primary name ..
Status :
The Palythoa genus is not on the IUCN Red List for Endangered Species.
Descriptions for some of these types of Zoanthids:
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Palythoa caribaeorum This Zoanthid is an Atlantic species that can be coffee, white or tan in color, with the polyps being closely packed and touching each other. Some polyps stay open, while other remain closed and the colony will grow up to .125" (4 mm) a day. That translates to almost 5" a month (120 mm)! Obviously, this Paly will quickly overgrows any sessile life that is nearby. They are found in shallow waters, so they enjoy intense lighting along with a strong water flow.
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Palythoa mammillosa This is also an Atlantic species that can be golden brown to yellow in color, with plenty of space between each polyp. They have a large oral disc with tentacles that are short and round. A colony can almost look like a coral to the untrained eye. Their colonies can be 6" (15 cm) across. They are found in shallow waters, so they enjoy intense lighting along with a strong water flow.
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Palythoa caesia This Zoanthid is a Pacific species that can be dark brown, tan, or white in color, and also has space between each polyp. Colonies are usually less than 4" (10 cm) across, but several colonies can be next to each other, thus covering a much larger area. They are found in shallow waters on reef crests as well as subtidally, so they enjoy intense lighting along with a strong water flow.
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Palythoa psammophila This too is a Pacific species that can be light brown to green in color, which almost glows under actinic lighting. Their oral disc has radiating fine lines, with the tentacles being hair like. They are often found partially buried in the sand. This should indicate a tolerance for a lower water flow and medium lighting.
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Palythoa tuberculosa Another a Pacific species that are light chocolate in color, and form a honeycomb pattern. They feed at night, with the majority of the polyps being closed during the day. They ar found in many habitats that include shallow to deep water that has low to high flow. These are the least picky of the five mentioned here.
Aquarium Care:
Stable tank conditions are needed to keep the Palythoa genus. Doing water changes of 20% a month or 10% biweekly is needed, although it is suggested that doing 5% water changes once a week will replenish many of the needed additives. Make sure iodine is present, and also the addition of trace elements may help with the Moon Polyps survival.
Suggested levels for Palythoa species are:
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Calcium: 380 - 430 ppm
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Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L (8 to 11 dKh - 10 is recommended)
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Phosphates: 0, zero.
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Magnesium: 1250 - 1300 ppm.
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Strontium: 8 - 10
Aquarium Parameters :
A typical live rock/reef environment is what is needed for your Moon Polyps, along with some fish for organic matter production. A mature tank (well over a year old) is advised to increase the successful keeping of Palythoa.
Provide proper lighting and water movement. Moderate water flow and a strong light source are required for Moon Polyps to do well. These colonial anemones are not an aggressive species. They get along well with their own kind, but space should be provided between them and other corals as they are fast growers and will overtake close neighbors.
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Minimum Tank Size / Length: 10 gallon Nano (38 L) or larger
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Marine Lighting: Medium to high. Will tolerate all levels, but most can handle high levels.
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Temperature: 72° - 83° F (22° - 27° C)
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Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
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Water Movement: Moderate for some, but most prefer high
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Water Region: All areas of the aquarium
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Sex - Sexual differences : No sexual difference in appearance is known.
Tube Polyps, King Polyps, Coral Bananas, Stick Polyps
The fascinating Snake Polyps may be ugly little buggers, but they "love the night life"!
Due to the Similarity .... Here is a brief .. For more information click on the primary name ..
The Snake Polyps of the Isaurus genus with their gnarled, warty, tubular appearance, do command attention. They can be a single polyp or polyps connected with stolons. Their polyps have long tube-like bodies and very short tentacles. These long cylindrical bodies will have bumps on the sides and the end. Other common names they are known by are Tube Polyps, King Polyps, Stick Polyps, and Coral Bananas.
At times they will face downward or sideways, or any which way they like. In the wild the Snake Polyps grow at the tops of reefs or on sediment, and are often partially buried in sediment. The small tentacles extend mostly at night to feed, yet their columns contain the marine algae, zooxanthellae, which helps to provide much of their nutrition. Their colors are generally gray, brown, or green.
Though not as common in the aquarium trade as other zoanthid type corals, the Isaurus genus can be located a lot easier now than a few years ago. These zoas were first found as hitchhikers on rocks or other coral bases, but have slowly become more and more favored. Their popularity is just starting to grow, so grab some sweet green ones and bring out their color with actinic lighting.
The Snake Polyps are not too hard to maintain. Like other zoanthids they need bright lighting, regular feeding, and good water flow. Even though they are scary looking, they are as peaceful as they come. They will actually need you to protect them by proper placement. They love to eat, but feed them after the lights go out at night when their tentacles are apparent. Though they are not always open during the day, they are still a fascinating attention getter.
Scientific name :
Family: Zoanthidae
Species: Isaurus sp.
Status : The Isaurus genus is not on the IUCN Red List for Endangered Species.
Foods / Feeding :
Isaurus Coral Feeding: In the wild, Isaurus corals have developed several feeding strategies. Through a symbiotic relationship with a marine algae, known as zooxanthellae, they receive the majority of their nutrients. They also capture planktonic organisms and microscopic food particles from the water column, and can absorb dissolved organic matter.
In captivity it is necessary to provide bright lighting for the Snake Polyps, but the Isaurus genus does need supplementary feedings as well. Offer zooplankton, daphnia, Cyclopeeze, or brine shrimp on a weekly basis, or as needed to multiply quicker. This is as necessary as lighting.
Snake Polyps feed at night when the lights are off. This is when they start showing their little tentacles that resemble small feathers, so be sure to target feed them at that time. It has been said that if food is present in the water during the day this may elicit a feeding response, so they may show their tentacles then as well.
Aquarium Care :
Stable tank conditions are needed to keep the Isaurus genus. Doing water changes of 20% a month or 10% biweekly is needed, although it is suggested that doing 5% water changes once a week will replenish many of the needed additives. Make sure iodine is present, and also the addition of trace elements may help with the Snake Polyps survival.
Suggested levels for Isaurus species are:
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Calcium: 380 - 430 ppm
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Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L (8 to 11 dKh - 10 is recommended)
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Phosphates: 0, zero.
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Magnesium: 1200 - 1300 ppm.
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Strontium: 8 - 10
Aquarium Parameters :
A typical live rock/reef environment is what is needed for your Snake Polyps, along with some fish for organic matter production. A mature tank (well over a year old) is advised to increase the successful keeping of Isaurus.
Provide proper lighting and water movement. Moderate water flow and a strong light source are required for Snake Polyps to do well. These are not an aggressive species. They get along well with their own kind, but space should be provided between them and other corals.
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Minimum Tank Size / Length: 10 gallon Nano (38 L) or larger
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Marine Lighting: Moderate to high
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Temperature: 72° - 83° F (22° - 27° C)
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Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
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Water Movement: Moderate
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Water Region: Top of the aquarium for adequate lighting
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Sex - Sexual differences : No sexual difference in appearance is known.
Tree Stick Polyps, Tree Anemone, Encrusting Stick Anemone
Tree AnemoneAncrozoanthus Sp.
The Stick Polyp builds its home on a worm and looks like a polyp tree, or better yet like polyps on a stick!
The Stick Polyp of the Acrozoanthus genus makes its home encrusting on abandoned tube casings of polychaete worms or fan worms. At times, they will also live on a tube casing that still has a worm residing in it. In this symbiotic relationship, the Eunice tubifex worm is still alive and secreting material to keep the tube strong, thus making a more permanent home for the Acrozoanthus. Without the worm, the tube eventually disintegrates and the Acrozoanthus will have to move onto a new home.
The Stick Polyp Acrozoanthus australiae is also known as Tree Stick Polyp, Tree Anemone, Polyp Tree, and Encrusting Stick Anemone. This is a colonial anemone that is common in the aquarium trade. It has one species in its genus, with Acrozoanthus being a recently accepted name. They have the typical polyp structure of other zoanthids, with long tentacles that do have a moderate sting. They are typically brown, gray or tan in color.
Stick Polyps can be moderate to care for, rather than easy like other zoanthids, due to their potentially brittle and breakable casing. They need high lighting, medium water flow, and regular feedings. Like sea anemones, when unhappy or if their home disintegrates, they will detach from their base and float around the tank. This becomes a problem due to the fact that they will sting whatever they come in contact with in their quest for better accommodations. Keep them at least 10" from other sessile corals. As with most zoanthids, mushroom anemones should not be placed nearby.
Scientific name:
Family: Zoanthidae
Species: Acrozoanthus sp.
Status :
The Acrozoanthus genus is not on the IUCN Red List for Endangered Species.
Foods / Feeding:
Acrozoanthus Coral Feeding: In the wild, Acrozoanthus corals have developed several feeding strategies. Through a symbiotic relationship with a marine algae, known as zooxanthellae, they receive the majority of their nutrients. They also capture planktonic organisms and microscopic food particles from the water column, and can absorb dissolved organic matter.
In captivity the Stick Polyps can be fed brine shrimp and microplankton or other similar sized foods. Feed several times a week or as needed.
Aquarium Care:
Stable tank conditions are needed to keep the Acrozoanthus genus. Doing water changes of 20% a month or 10% biweekly is needed, although it is suggested that doing 5% water changes once a week will replenish many of the needed additives. Make sure iodine is present, and also the addition of trace elements may help with the Stick Polyps survival.
Suggested levels for Acrozoanthus species are:
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Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
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Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L (8 to 11 dKh - 10 is recommended)
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Phosphates: 0, zero.
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Magnesium: 1200 - 1300 ppm.
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Strontium: 8 - 10
Aquarium Parameters :
A typical live rock/reef environment is what is needed for your Stick Polyps, along with some fish for organic matter production. A mature tank (well over a year old) is advised to increase the successful keeping of Acrozoanthus.
Provide proper lighting and water movement. Moderate water flow and a strong light source are required for Stick Polyps to do well. These colonial anemones are not an aggressive species. They get along well with their own kind, but space should be provided between them and other corals.
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Minimum Tank Size / Length: 29 gallons (110 L) or larger
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Marine Lighting: High
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Temperature: 72° - 83° F (22° - 27° C)
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Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
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Water Movement: Moderate
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Water Region: All areas of the aquarium
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Sex - Sexual differences : No sexual difference in appearance is known.
Brown Button Polyps, Giant Palythoa, Button Polyps
Protopalythoa variabilis
Whether wading in sand or attached to rock, the Trumpet Polyps look like a small stand of trumpets!
The Trumpet Polyp Protopalythoa variabilis is a zoanthid that doesn't form a mat. Yet these leathery brown button polyps can be connected at the base by runners, called stolons. Standing rather tall with fairly long tentacles to capture prey, they give the impression of miniature trumpets. The Protopalythoa is a really interesting genus, with several species that have different requirements, yet they are all very adaptive.
Whether these are Protopalythoa genus or the Palythoa genus is in a state of confusion. At one point these were members of the Palythoagenus, but then they were distinguished by their growth form and placed in the Protopalythoa genus. However, some experts again consider this genus to be part of the Palythoa genus. Which genus the scientific community as a whole ultimately settles on is yet to be seen.
What mades the Protopalythoa genus unique is that they most often grow as solitary polyps, though often in small tightly clustered groups. ThePalythoa sp. have been distinguished by polyps that are connected through a mat, called the coenenchyma. The Paly's incorporate bits of sand or sediment into the mat giving the colony the appearance of a half moon large coral. The polyps of the Protopalythoa sp. are not usually embedded in the base of a mat. They are also larger, and generally have more tentacles around the rim of their oral disc than thePalythoa species as well.
The Trumpet Polyps are easy to care for as long as they have proper lighting and water flow, and adequate nutrition. They are found in the Pacific Ocean where they will often bury themselves in the sand part way rather than encrusting on to a hard substrate, like most zoanthids. They like lower lighting and a quiet water flow. Place them at the bottom of the aquarium for lower light. They also need a moderate current, but not too strong since they catch prey from the water column, and this would make it very hard for them to feed.
At times these brown button polyps close up for several days to shed mucus, which is thought to help rid the zoanthid of sediment and algae. Trumpet Polyps can also take about a week to adjust and open in a new tank. Filamentous algae can be a problem, as it can smother them. As with most zoanthids, mushroom anemones should not be placed nearby.
The Protopalythoa sp. are recommended as a beginner's coral, but with some caution. Protopalythoa producepalytoxin, one of the most potent poisons known to science. For this reason one should take care when handling them. Don't handle them if you have cuts or open wounds and make sure to clean your hands after handling.
Scientific name :
Family: Zoanthidae
Species: Protopalythoa mutuki
Status : The Protopalythoa genus is not on the IUCN Red List for Endangered Species.
Descriptions for some of these types of Zoanthids:
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Protopalythoa mutuki - Green Button Polyp This Zoanthid, found in the Pacific, has large polyps that are green with a white mouth. They can have a little brown in them and turn tan to brown if the lighting is too intense or not to their liking. These are found inter tidally on rocky shores and reef flats and do not like strong water flow.
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Protopalythoa grandis - Giant Sun Polyp, Sun Zoanthid This Zoanthid, found in the Atlantic, is one of the largest of the Protopalythoa genus. They have mottling of brown, white, and green. They are found in the deep hard bottom reefs of the Gulf of Mexico. Since they are found in deeper water, they like lower lighting, so place them at the bottom. They also need moderate currents, but not strong since they catch prey from the water column, and this would make it very hard for them to feed. At times they close up for several days to shed mucus, which is thought to help rid the zoanthid of (sediment and) algae. They can also take about a week to adjust and open in a new tank. (It has been suggested that it may be a synonym of Protopalythoa variabilis).
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Protopalythoa toxica This is also a Pacific species, and it has the highest level of palytoxin. They have brown and white mottling on their oral disc and the edges are curled up most of the time. They can tolerate a stronger water flow.
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Protopalythoa variabilis - Trumpet Polyp, Brown Button Polyps Found in the Pacific, it has brown polyps that are connected at the base by stolons. They feed at night on zooplankton and other particles in the water column. They will bury themselves in the sand part way and like a quiet water flow.
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Protopalythoa vestitus This too is a Pacific species. It has delicate tentacles that are rounded on the outside edge of the deep brown oral disc with white radiating from the center. They form large colonies as opposed to solitary individuals. This is a shallow-water species that prefers strong lighting and strong water flow. At times, they will shed a mucus layer from their base.
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Protopalythoa grandiflora This Zoanthid, found in the Atlantic, has brown discs with lighter tentacles and they form smaller colonies that are connected by stolons. They are not too picky about light and water movement.
Foods / Feeding :
Protopalythoa Coral Feeding: In the wild, Protopalythoa corals have developed several feeding strategies. Through a symbiotic relationship with a marine algae, known as zooxanthellae, they receive the majority of their nutrients. They also capture planktonic organisms and microscopic food particles from the water column, and can absorb dissolved organic matter.
In captivity Protopalythoa sp. depend on their zooxanthellae for some of their energy, so will need moderate lighting to supply this type of nourishment. In nature, the Trumpet Polyp feeds at night on zooplankton and other particles in the water column. They are always willing and eager to take meaty offerings that are appropriate to marine life. They can also be fed live brine shrimp that has been fortified, baby brine shrimp, or small amounts of freeze dried plankton. You can give them any fish or crustacean flesh as you feel they need it. Mince the pieces so they can digest the meat.
Aquarium Care :
Stable tank conditions are needed to keep the Protopalythoa genus. Doing water changes of 20% a month or 10% biweekly is needed, although it is suggested that doing 5% water changes once a week will replenish many of the needed additives. Make sure iodine is present, and also the addition of trace elements may help with Protopalythoasurvival.
Suggested levels for Protopalythoa species are:
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Calcium: 380 - 430 ppm
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Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L (8 to 11 dKh - 10 is recommended)
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Phosphates: 0, zero.
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Magnesium: 1250 - 1300 ppm.
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Strontium: 8 - 10
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Aquarium Parameters :
A typical live rock/reef environment is what is needed for your Trumpet Polyp, along with some fish for organic matter production. A mature tank (well over a year old) is advised to increase the successful keeping of Protopalythoa.
Provide proper lighting and water movement. Moderate water flow and a mild light source are required for Trumpet Polyp to do well. These button polyps are not an aggressive species. They get along well with their own kind, but space should be provided between them and other corals as they are fast growers and will overtake close neighbors.
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Minimum Tank Size / Length: 10 gallon Nano (38 L) or larger
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Marine Lighting: Low to medium. Varies depending on species
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Temperature: 72° - 83° F (22° - 27° C)
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Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
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Water Movement: Moderate to high. Varies depending on species
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Water Region: All areas of the aquarium
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Sex - Sexual differences :No sexual difference in appearance is known.
