Neon Blue Zoanthid Polyps are one of the most sought after zoanthids we carry and are also the most difficult to find.  This small cluster will have at least 15 of the neon blue polyps that are a light neon blue, just like the polyps in the picture, and each polyp is usually about ½” in diameter.  They are not attached to any rock, so they can be easily pulled apart and moved about in your tank. 

 

Zoanthids are partially photosynthetic and partially detritus feeders.  Since this species is from deeper water, in the wild it relies mainly on a daily shower of sediment and detritus, so you’ll need to regularly dust them with some sort of fine particle food to keep them in optimal health.  This species will grow quickly by budding at the base, and will quickly attach to whatever you put it on

 

Most fish and invertebrates will not bother zoanthids, and they will not bother any other critters. They can intermingle with many different zoanthids, and we regularly keep them with all the different types of zoanthids we sell, so they seem to get along fine.

 

Care should be taken when handling any zoanthid, ricordea, mushroom coral, or sea anemone because they use stinging cells called nematocysts to sting and capture their food, and these cells can cause skin irritation and eye damage if it gets on you or in your eyes.  The mucus of some of these animals also contains strong toxins that can cause severe skin irritations and permanent eye damage if handled improperly.  Use latex type gloves and protective glasses when handling or fragging these species.