Even those cute little soft corals deserve respect and caution

All Photo credits: Michelle Stuart Coral Credits: Michelle Stuart
Zoanthids are wonderfully coloured animals which are often to as colonial anemones, corals or button polyps.  Zoanthids come from reefs all around the world and in a variety of different colonizing formations.  Their ease of care and colourful appearance make them ideal candidates for a novice reef keeper.  However, hidden within these beautiful creatures is one of the most potent neurotoxins found anywhere on earth, and new reef keepers need to be made aware of their hidden dangers. - From fishtanksandponds.net

In part one of this article, I offered a simple introduction to endeavors of coral propagation. As marine aquarium hobbyists and reefkeepers, we are reminded of the need to understand how and when to propagate our corals, almost every month or week, as we watch them grow.

by Anthony Calfo

Whichever way you choose to celebrate the care of reef creatures in captivity, one thing is certain: reef tanks are excellent learning centers. We have progressed from the days of wondering how to keep some corals alive to now contemplating how best to control the excess growth of the same species

Coral Propagation… It's not just for Coral Farmers!, Part 1
by Anthony Calfo