What coral is this?

[koniyakutz]

[veliferium]

proatoalyotoa,(duno whether rite spelling),different family frm zoos

[koniyakutz]

Still can ID this coral after visiting a few sites ...

[sunny03]

they are call palythoa \very tolerant to lights and they can grow very fast in bright light.

try not to touch them with bare hands espically if u have cuts on your hand as they release a slimy stuff unlike like other zoos this type release a lot.

and always wash ur hands after touching corals.

[koniyakutz]

Tks alot, just did a google search and got lots of webbies to read.

http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/coralidpr.../palythoa_p.htm

Some species contain a strong neurotoxin which affects humans

[koniyakutz]

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/cav1i1/blane...s/zoanthids.htm

Zoanthus and Palythoa both contain very toxic chemicals,  that are dangerous to both reef inhabitants and humans. The most well known is Palytoxin, which has been documented as one of the most poisonous marine toxins known (Mereish et al, 1991). Palytoxin can affect the heart, muscles, and nerves leaving its victim in paralysis, and possibly death. Because of the toxin, you should never handle Zoanthus or Palythoa with open wounds, nor should you touch your mouth or eyes after handling the species. (Editors’ note: We recommend the use of disposable latex gloves)  When propagating either of the species, it is critical to remember that the slightest rub of an itchy eye, or even a small cut from a hang nail, might be enough to land you in the hospital. In the aquarium, some rapid growing Zoanthus colonies can be aggressive to stony and soft corals, but in general, they are very peaceful, and you can slow the growth rate by the controlling the overall nutrient load of your tank.

[damienkee]

i have 1 in my tank too. but i didnt kno it produce toxic... oh god! i must remind my family member to keep a distance from it.

[koniyakutz]

Hi damien,

What are you feeding your palythoa with?

[damienkee]

Hi damien,

What are you feeding your palythoa with?

"worry".

yesterday, my tank leaking... the first thing in my mine is this coral. i told my family member not to touch any thing and turn off the electric supply, and wait for me to return.

worry worry!

[Gouldian]

Actually the palytoxin are contain within the palythoas and will only be released if cut or punctured.

Thus as mentioned, if you practiced proper hygiene after touching / propagating palythoas there shouldn't be any problems.

In fact there are a few prominient reefers that survive to tell their stories. One such expert is Anthony Calfo.

[koniyakutz]

Actually the palytoxin are contain within the palythoas and will only be released if cut or punctured.

Thus as mentioned, if you practiced proper hygiene after touching / propagating palythoas there shouldn't be any problems.

In fact there are a few prominient reefers that survive to tell their stories. One such expert is Anthony Calfo.

He got poisoned by the coral b4?

[Gouldian]

Yup.

You should get his "Book of Coral Propagation" not only for the funny things that happens to him espcially the one on him trying to film tridacnid clams spawning. :lol:

But also for the expert and "no holds barred" information it provides. My all time favourite book!

[damienkee]

Hi damien,

What are you feeding your palythoa with?

i feed nothing! yeah!!!!!!

is true, i feed nothing. juz add some iodine, trace element, Strontium.

thats all.

but till now still not fully open. wonder y! some time "A" is open but "B" is not. and sometime "B" open not "A".

well, leave him alone

[koniyakutz]

Heres mine after a week in my tank.

[damienkee]

Heres mine after a week in my tank.

hey bro, nice.

so, now my turn to ask. wat did u feed them?

[Kelmen]

zoo coral usually take phytoplankton, is it?

[lhchye]

mine kept being disturb by my skunk shrimps...until they dnt open up. Sadly..those at the side began to die off...