Zoa ID

[killarsox]

I came across these zoa's a couple weeks ago, they were labeled Deep Water Janpanese Zoa's. I've never seen zoa's like these before. This picture doesn't do them any justice, the skirts and mouths are an electric orange. In between the green around mouth and orange skirt there is an awesome baby blue color. Anyone have any idea what they might be?

 

[killarsox]

They were sold to me as (MNT) Mutant Ninja Turtles, I've just never heard of them before.

 

[MUCHO REEF]

Hello Killarsox, the mods here frown upon ID reequest made here in the discussion forum.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1407890

However there is an ID sub forum at the top of this page which is better suited for quick replies to your ID question. No harm, no foul, just an FYI. Good luck.

Mucho

 

[killarsox]

I do apologize, didn't know about that. I've just never seen zoa's like these EVER.

 

[MUCHO REEF]

No need to apologize, you didn't know. Just so you know, there's no such thing as Deep Water Zoas. Zoanthids are photosynthetic, then need light to thrive. I have seen those many times before. Just take good care of those puppies. Good luck Killa.

Mucho Reef

 

[650-IS350]

check on both of these and clicked in the pics which gives you more pictures of the same polyp but under different shots, lighting etc?

http://www.thecoralvault.com/vault/category/1-zps
http://www.coralpedia.com/index.php?...2&g2_itemId=15

 

[killarsox]

I checked both, and ton's of online vendors. I couldn't find them anywhere.

 

[650-IS350]

the white/blue hue's your seeing are the morphing of this polyp. The true color would be orange center, greenish/blue disk and orange skirt. Look for that look in the 2 links I posted.