Zoanthid Colony (various colors)
Zoanthus sp.
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pH
8.1–8.4
Temperature
24–27 °C
Where to buy
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R200
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Zoanthids are colonial polyps that come in a dazzling array of colors, making them a cornerstone of the reef aquarium hobby. They are hardy, fast-growing, and relatively easy to care for, thriving under a wide range of lighting and flow conditions. Caution should be used when handling, as some varieties can contain palytoxin.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Zoanthid Colony (various colors) healthy in a South African setup.
Placement & light
Place it low in the tank at first and move it up over a few weeks if it stays closed or browns. Match flow to the coral: most fleshy corals want gentle, indirect flow.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C, with salinity around 1.025–1.026. Alkalinity, calcium and magnesium matter more than any single reading: keep them stable and test weekly.
Feeding
Filter feeder. Target-feed small meaty foods such as mysis once or twice a week.
Stinging & spacing
Many corals and anemones sting what they touch, some with sweeper tentacles that reach well beyond the colony at night. Leave clear space around Zoanthid Colony (various colors) as it grows.
Reef compatibility
Large angelfish and butterflyfish nip at corals and anemones; most reef fish, shrimp and snails leave it alone.
Propagation
Zoanthid Colony (various colors) can be fragged: cut or break a piece with a clean tool, glue it to a plug, and keep it in moderate light and flow while it heals.
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SA price range this month: R220–315 · Average: R296
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