What is the differance between Palys and Zoos?

[osuaquarist]

That's my question...
It seems like palys get bigger and have nuts coloration, but what is the difference (if there is one).

 

[mushroomss]

paylthoas integrate sand and other particles into their bodies.If you look you can usually see the sand.Zoo's on the other hand dont do this.Also palythoas and protopalythoas grow much bigger than zoanthids.I have some green protopalythoas that are about 1'' to an 1''1/2.Also protopalythoas and palythoas usually have large tentacles.And you are usually able to target feed them anyhting they gobble it right up.

 

[osuaquarist]

thanks!