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The Cape zoanthid is endemic to Southern Africa. This zoandhid can be found in shallow water under overhangs.It feeds on planctonic food.
Isozoanthus capensis is commonly referred to as Cape zoanthid. Difficulty in the aquarium: There are no reports available yet that this animal has already been kept in captivity successfully. Toxicity: Has a poison harmful to health.
Courtesy of the author Johan Swanepoel, Südafrika . Please visit www.easterncapescubadiving.co.za for more information.
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The offspring of Isozoanthus capensis are possible. Unfortunately, the number of offspring is not large enough to cover the demand of the trade. If you are interested in Isozoanthus capensis, please ask your dealer for offspring. If you already own Isozoanthus capensis, try breeding yourself. This will help to improve the availability of offspring in the trade and to conserve natural stocks.
This is a general hint!
Isozoanthus capensis has a harmful toxin.
As a rule, animals with a harmful poison do not pose mortal danger in normal Aquarieaner everyday life. Read the following husbandry information and comments from aquarists who already keep Isozoanthus capensis in their aquarium to get a better picture about the possible danger. However, please be careful when using Isozoanthus capensis. Every human reacts differently to poisons.
If you suspect that you have come into contact with the poison, please contact your doctor or the poison emergency call.
The phone number of the poison emergency call can be found here:
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Overview Europe: European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists