The Zoanthus spp. (Candy Apple Green) is a captivating soft coral frag prized for its vivid green polyps with a candy apple hue, adding a splash of colour to any marine reef aquarium. This Tank-Bred frag is cultivated under controlled conditions, ensuring healthy growth and acclimatisation to captive environments.
Care Level: Moderate – suitable for hobbyists with some experience in coral husbandry.
Lighting Requirements: Moderate to high lighting is recommended to maintain vibrant colours and healthy polyp extension. LED or T5 lighting systems are ideal.
Water Flow: Moderate, indirect water flow helps keep the polyps clean and promotes healthy growth without causing tissue damage.
Placement: Position the frag on stable rockwork in the middle to lower regions of the tank, allowing adequate space from neighbouring corals to prevent aggression or overgrowth.
Diet: Primarily photosynthetic, deriving nutrition from symbiotic zooxanthellae; occasional feeding of fine particulate foods such as phytoplankton or coral-specific liquid foods can support growth.
Reef Compatibility: Yes, with adequate spacing to avoid contact with more aggressive corals.
Origin: Not Provided – Tank-Bred in controlled aquaculture facilities.
Maximum Size: Not Provided – typically forms small colonies that can be maintained in various tank sizes.
Minimum Tank Size: 60 litres (approx. 15 gallons) recommended to ensure stable water parameters and adequate space.
This frag is an excellent choice for marine aquarists seeking to enhance their reef display with a colourful, hardy soft coral. Regular monitoring of water quality and stable parameters will promote long-term health and vibrant growth.
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