ID on new zoa frag

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Hey guys, just picked up my first corals. I got two zoa frags from my LFS. Looking for an ID on what is on the side of my frag. Doesn’t looks like a zoa to me. Thanks for the help.

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These have like 4 or 5 names, but I know them as Green Implosion Palythoas- they grow like *crazy* so I would recommend keeping them on an island! They’re beautiful, but you don’t want them over growing
 
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These have like 4 or 5 names, but I know them as Green Implosion Palythoas- they grow like *crazy* so I would recommend keeping them on an island! They’re beautiful, but you don’t want them over growing
Thank you! I’m not too sure I want it in my tank though can I pull the frag out and cut it off? I’m worried about palytoxin if I do so
 

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They do have Palytoxin, so use gloves and glasses. Remove the frag from the tank, cut the palythoa off, thoroughly rinse it with a cup of tank water (discard used water) and return the frag to the tank :)
 

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Palytoxin is dangerous in large quantities or if it enters through an open wound. As long as you are practicing proper safety, it is not a major threat!
 
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They do have Palytoxin, so use gloves and glasses. Remove the frag from the tank, cut the palythoa off, thoroughly rinse it with a cup of tank water (discard used water) and return the frag to the tank :)
I successfully removed the palythoa safely :) thank you for the help
 

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