what is that coral?

[fishman88]

what is that coral that like poisins the water? i remember someone saying like it killed there dog (sorry) isnt it like a zoo or something?
thanks
mike :happyfish

 

[nas19320]

Its a variety of zoanthids that contain Palytoxin.

 

[fishman88]

kool are you able to purchase these? and will the fish and anything eles get sick?
thanks
mike :happyfish

 

[nas19320]

Yup you can purchase them, I believe they are the larger polyp Zoanthids. If you should cut them or smash them the poison will be released.

 

[fishman88]

kool i have a 29 with 2 65 watt pc is that enof? and what is the name of them?
thanks
mike :happyfish

 

[nas19320]

Its just a variety of Zoanthids, it doesn't have a specific name that I'm aware of. Your lighting should be fine.

 

[fishman88]

thanks
mike :happyfish