Family

Common name: Zoanthids

Scientific name: Zoanthidae

Zoanthids, or Zoas, are a family of colonial cnidarians that are highly popular in the reefkeeping hobby due to their vibrant colors and ease of care. They form mat-like colonies with individual polyps connected by a fleshy stolon. Zoanthids are known for their stunning array of colors and patterns, which can add a dramatic splash of color to any reef aquarium. They are relatively hardy and can thrive in a range of lighting conditions, although moderate lighting and water flow are ideal. Zoanthids contain palytoxin, a potent toxin, so handling them with care is essential. They can reproduce asexually through budding, making them a favorite among hobbyists for propagation.

  1. Common name: Acrozoanthus Australiae
    Scientific name: Acrozoanthus australiae
  2. Common name: warty sea mat
    Scientific name: Isaurus tuberculatus
  3. Common name: Palythoa caesia
    Scientific name: Palythoa caesia
  4. reef
    Common name: Zoanthids
    Scientific name: Palythoa caribbaeorum
  5. Button zoanthids orange and green polyps in sea. Zoanthus sea anemone in aquarium. Palythoa mutuki colony
    Common name: Palythoa Mutuki
    Scientific name: Palythoa mutuki
  6. Zoanthidae - Palythoa Tuberculosa - Star Coral close up
    Common name: Grey colonial zoanthid
    Scientific name: Palythoa tuberculosa
  7. A Giant Sun Seastar Sunstar Arm Showing the Exoskeleton Polyps
    Common name: Giant Sun Polyp
    Scientific name: Protopalythoa grandis
  8. Zoanthus polyps colony coral in reef aquarium tank
    Common name: Button Polyps
    Scientific name: Zoanthus coppingeri
  9. Common name: Zoanthus pacificus
    Scientific name: Zoanthus pacificus
  10. Underwater marine life, close up of Mat zoanthids, Zoanthus pulchellus, Caribbean sea
    Common name: mat zoanthid
    Scientific name: Zoanthus pulchellus
  11. healthy zoanthus colony, fluorescent soft polyp grow on frag plug, animal in live rock ecosystem, nano reef marine aquarium bottom, popular pet species, blue LED low light, coral farm cultivation
    Common name: Button Polyp
    Scientific name: Zoanthus sociatus