The Button Polyp - Green has a brown or tan with green middle color. Polyp Carnivore. It likes to eat filter feeding invert food, Mysis Shrimp, micro-plankton a few times per week, when open.. The Epizoanthus species is generally semi-aggressive toward other tankmates. Many consider the Epizoanthus species a low-maintenance specimen. Poisonous if toxin is allowed in blood stream. Seek immediate medical attention Has low lighting needs.Symbiotic algae zooxanthellae are hosted within this organism. The Sea Mats, Moon Polyps, Encrusting Anemones requires intermediate water flow.

The Green Button Polyp is an easy coral, excellent for beginners and newer reefs. Caution should be exhibited when handling these corals however as they emit a powerful Palythoa Toxin. It is best to be cautious and handle these corals with rubber gloves on. If the toxin (less than 10 grams) enters the bloodstreem through the smallest cut on your hand you can get very sick and this is known to even cause death. If you have flu-like symptoms without a fever and you handled these corals bare handed you may want to seek immediate medical attention. Keep water quality high (SG 1.023 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F). Due to variations in growth of Corals from variations in depth, environment, flow, etc. it is impossible to pinpoint exact sizes. These sizes are very approximate and will not apply in all situations.

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