{"product_id":"wwc-blue-pinwheel-zoanthid","title":"WWC Blue Pinwheel Zoanthid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Pinwheel Zoanthid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Coral (Zoanthid)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue Pinwheel Zoanthids are eye-catching polyps known for their crisp, radial pattern resembling a spinning pinwheel. Each polyp typically features a deep blue to violet base with lighter blue or white streaks radiating from the center, often surrounding a contrasting mouth in shades of green or yellow. The smooth oral disc and short, uniform skirts give them a clean, defined look. Under actinic lighting, their blues intensify dramatically, creating a glowing, high-contrast display as colonies spread into dense, colorful mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow to Moderate (approximately 50–120 PAR); coloration and growth can improve under moderate light with proper acclimation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow to Moderate, indirect flow to encourage full polyp extension and prevent detritus buildup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimarily photosynthetic but may benefit from occasional broadcast feeding of fine particulate foods such as phytoplankton and micro-plankton blends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow; peaceful and ideal for mixed reef aquariums, though can spread and overgrow nearby corals if not managed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVersatile; can be placed on rockwork at various levels of the aquarium depending on lighting, with room to spread and form colonies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquaculture \u0026amp; Health Standards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAquacultured Blue Pinwheel Zoanthids are hardy and fast-growing under stable conditions. Maintain consistent water parameters and moderate nutrient levels to support healthy growth. As with all zoanthids, handle with care due to potential palytoxin exposure, and consider isolating colonies to control spreading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WWC","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":42594212937815,"sku":"7608372","price":34.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/4742\/3319\/files\/BluePinwheelZoanthids.jpg?v=1776540839","url":"https:\/\/www.reefescape.net\/products\/wwc-blue-pinwheel-zoanthid","provider":"Reef eScape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}