{"id":5563,"date":"2026-02-17T05:33:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/giant-green-button-coral-polyp-protopalythoa-sp\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T05:33:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:33:08","slug":"giant-green-button-coral-polyp-protopalythoa-sp","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=giant-green-button-coral-polyp-protopalythoa-sp","title":{"rendered":"Giant Green Button Coral Polyp Protopalythoa Sp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"165\"><strong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"163\">Giant Green Button Coral Polyp (Protopalythoa sp.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"431\"><strong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"180\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"183\" \/>The Giant Green Button Coral Polyp is a robust and visually striking zoanthid, forming large, button-like polyps in vivid green hues. Its encrusting growth pattern creates a lush mat over rockwork, adding both texture and color to reef aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"543\"><strong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"444\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"447\" \/>Native to the Indo-Pacific, commonly found on coral reefs, rocky substrates, and rubble zones.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"755\"><strong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"557\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"560\" \/>Primarily photosynthetic, relying on symbiotic zooxanthellae for nutrition. Supplemental feedings of phytoplankton, microplankton, or other liquid coral foods can enhance growth and coloration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"957\"><strong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"772\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"775\" \/>Reef-safe. Compatible with most peaceful fish and invertebrates. Should be placed with consideration to slower-growing corals, as its rapid encrusting nature can compete for space.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1056\"><strong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"974\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"977\" \/>Non-aggressive but fast-growing; can overtake adjacent corals if not managed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1247\"><strong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1079\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1082\" \/>Beginner to intermediate. Hardy and adaptable, suitable for most reef tanks. Prefers moderate lighting, gentle to moderate water flow, and stable water parameters.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1272\"><strong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1270\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1365\">\n<li data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1309\">\n<p data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1309\">Temperature: 72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201325.5\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1325\">\n<p data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1325\">pH: 8.1\u20138.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1351\">\n<p data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1351\">Salinity: 1.023\u20131.025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1365\">\n<p data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1365\">dKH: 8\u201312<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Giant Green Button Coral Polyp (Protopalythoa sp.) 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