New zoanthids polyps not as colorful

[chemicals]

I’ve noticed that new polyps from different zoanthids are a lot less colorful then their “mother” polyps. What could the cause be?

salinity: 1.026
Temp: 26.5 C ( 78.8 F)
Nitrate: ~7
Phosphate: 0.04
Alk: 7
Calcium: 420
Magnesium: 1280
Par: between 75-150

 

[blaxsun]

I have color variations within the same colony, so it's fairly common.

 

[WWC]

I’ve noticed that new polyps from different zoanthids are a lot less colorful then their “mother” polyps. What could the cause be?

salinity: 1.026
Temp: 26.5 C ( 78.8 F)
Nitrate: ~7
Phosphate: 0.04
Alk: 7
Calcium: 420
Magnesium: 1280
Par: between 75-150

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Sometimes they will have different Variations and also it could take some time for them to grow into the actual color of the mother colony.