TSA Florida Orange Zoanthids Coral
$39.99
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$39.99
Regular price
$54.99
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TSA Florida Orange Zoanthids Coral
$39.99
Sale price
$39.99
Regular price
$54.99
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Grow your corals with:
Care Level
Easy
Lighting
Low–Moderate
Flow
Moderate indirect
Placement
Low–Mid
Temperament
Semi-aggressive (2–3 inches spacing)
Feeding
photosynthetic (primary), microplankton, phytoplankton, zooplankton, rotifers, Cyclops, brine shrimp nauplii, coral-specific powdered foods
TSA Florida Orange Zoanthids Coral FAQ's
How do I keep the orange coloration vibrant on Florida Orange Zoanthids (Zoanthus sp.)?
Maintain moderate PAR (100–200) with strong blue spectrum (around 420–460 nm) and stable nutrients (nitrate 5–15 ppm, phosphate 0.03–0.1 ppm). High white light can wash out orange; too little light can dull or brown polyps. Good flow prevents film algae that mutes color. Supplementing trace elements (iodine, iron) cautiously can help, but avoid overdosing.
My polyps stay closed or look “shrunken.” What’s the likely cause with this morph?
Check for chemical aggression from leathers, mushrooms, and palythoas; run fresh carbon and increase flow. Inspect nightly for zoa-eating nudibranchs, sundial snails, and spiders. Rule out bright-light shock if recently moved—shade and re-acclimate. If tissue looks pitted, consider zoa pox; Furan-2 dips and improved flow often help. Ensure alkalinity stability and avoid abrupt salinity swings.
These spread fast—how do I prevent them from overrunning neighboring corals?
Place them on an isolated rock “island” or on a removable rubble plate so you can prune easily. Create a sand moat gap to slow matting. Trim edges with bone cutters and peel the mat back periodically. Avoid placing next to slow growers or encrusters you value. A directional flow line can steer growth away from prized colonies.
What pests target this morph, and how can I confirm them before they cause damage?
Look after lights out with a flashlight and blue filter: frilly-bodied nudibranchs matching polyp color, crescent-banded sundial snails, and tiny translucent “spider” crabs. Eggs appear as tiny coils on stalks. Remove manually, then use targeted dips (iodine, hydrogen peroxide at safe ratios, or commercial coral dips). A sixline or melanurus wrasse can help with ongoing pressure.
Description
You will receive a frag similar in shape and size to the photo. Frags are typically ¾" – 1" in size.
You will receive a frag SIMILAR in shape and size to the coral in the photo. This is NOT a WYSIWYG frag.
SKU: AWxFloridaOrgzoa
