of this order are propagated in captivity by cutting the polyps apart using a scalpel or scissors then attaching to a surface with cyanoacrylate glue. Gloves and goggles should be worn during this process. Drying the polyps with paper towel then gluing them to a small base with gelled cyanoacrylate glue ensures they do not drift in the aquarium when reintroduced.

Toxicity

Some (but not all) members of this order contain the highly toxic substance palytoxin. Even in small quantities, palytoxin

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