{"title":"Zoanthids and Friends","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"purple-people-eater-zoas","title":"Purple People Eater Zoanthids Coral","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"quick_stat_entry\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Stats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoral Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eSoft Coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMedium (150-250 PAR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Purchase Size:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-13e7a3ff-7fff-02c2-5580-2eb0fbb4d024\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTemperature 75-80° F, Specific Gravity 1.024-1.026, pH 8.1-8.4, Calcium 420-440 ppm, Alkalinity 8-9.5 dKH, Magnesium 1260-1350, Nitrates \u0026lt;10ppm, Phosphates \u0026lt; .10ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Purple People Eater Zoanthids (Zoas) feature extra large heads with a deep blue to purple tone and neon green mouths. These zoas form dense clusters and grow steadily under moderate lighting and flow. Their consistent pattern and bright coloration make them a great choice for adding variety to any zoanthid garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is not a WYSIWYG listing. Photo is a representation of the shape, size, and color of the coral you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Summit City Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40740751769647,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/5100\/5999\/files\/IMG_6565_1.jpg?v=1782919174"},{"product_id":"magician-zoas","title":"Magician Zoanthids Coral","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"quick_stat_entry\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cspan\u003eQUICK STATS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft Coral \/ Zoanthid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive by Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotosynthetic:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower to Middle \/ Rockwork or Frag Island\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate, Indirect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Purchase Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Varies by Frag Size and Polyp Count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Max Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colony Growth Depends on Stability, Nutrients, Lighting, Flow, and Space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMAGICIAN ZOANTHIDS CORAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagician Zoanthids Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagician Zoas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a colorful zoanthid variety known for its bold patterning, bright centers, and contrasting skirts. Depending on the specimen and lighting, Magician Zoanthids may show shades of pink, orange, purple, blue, red, peach, lavender, gold, or dark outer contrast across the face and skirt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthids are colonial soft corals that grow as individual polyps connected by tissue along rock, frag plugs, or other hard surfaces. Magician Zoanthids are popular because they provide strong color, visible growth, and good reef-tank texture without needing intense SPS-style care. In plain English, they are colorful little reef buttons that multiply when happy, because apparently even coral discovered real estate expansion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagician Zoanthids are generally hardy once settled and can adapt to a range of reef conditions. They work well in mixed reefs, soft coral gardens, zoa gardens, frag racks, and isolated rock islands. They are a strong choice for reef keepers who want bright color and movement without signing a long-term emotional contract with Acropora.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coral is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephotosynthetic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and receives much of its energy from reef lighting. It may also benefit from dissolved nutrients, broadcast feeding, amino acids, and fine particulate foods in established reef systems. Zoanthids often do better with some available nutrients rather than ultra-sterile water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagician Zoanthids are generally considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but they can become semi-aggressive by growth. They may spread across nearby rockwork and crowd neighboring corals if given the chance. They do not need long sweepers to become a problem. They simply multiply into the neighborhood like tiny decorative squatters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Handling Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zoanthids and palythoas may contain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epalytoxin or other irritating compounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Avoid touching them with bare hands, do not handle them near cuts, do not scrub or cut them carelessly, and never boil or expose zoanthid-covered rock to steam. Use gloves, eye protection, and basic adult survival instincts, a tragic requirement for keeping tiny pretty buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Image is a representation of what to expect. The coral you receive may vary slightly in size, polyp count, color intensity, skirt length, patterning, and overall appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAQUARIUM REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAQUARIUM SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA minimum aquarium size of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 gallons or larger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended for Magician Zoanthids, though larger mature reef systems are preferred. Larger aquariums provide better water stability, more placement options, and more room for the colony to grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthids are adaptable, but stability still matters. Smaller tanks can work well, but swings in salinity, temperature, nutrients, and alkalinity happen faster. “Easy coral” does not mean “immune to chaos,” despite humanity’s recurring desire to test that theory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagician Zoanthids are best placed in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elower to middle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e areas of the aquarium where they receive low to moderate lighting and low to moderate indirect flow. They can often adapt to brighter areas, but new frags should be started lower and moved gradually if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock Placement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place on stable rockwork, a frag plug, or a dedicated zoa garden area where the polyps have room to spread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrag Island Placement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A separate rock island can help control growth and prevent the colony from spreading onto main rockwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandbed Placement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Temporary sandbed placement can work during acclimation if lighting is intense, but long-term placement is usually better on rockwork, rubble, or a secured frag plug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Space:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leave room around the frag for future polyp growth. Zoanthids can spread quickly once settled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid placing directly against slower-growing corals. Magician Zoanthids may crowd neighboring coral tissue over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid Aggressive Neighbors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep away from corals with strong sweepers or stings, such as torches, hammers, frogspawn, galaxea, chalices, favias, and some mushrooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWATER PARAMETERS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagician Zoanthids are hardy, but they still need stable reef conditions. Stable parameters are more important than chasing exact numbers. Sudden swings can cause closed polyps, melting, poor growth, fading, or algae problems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75-79°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.1-8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.024-1.026 specific gravity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8-10 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 400-450 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1250-1350 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5-15 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhosphate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.03-0.10 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoanthids often appreciate detectable nutrients. Ultra-low nutrient systems may cause dull coloration, slow growth, or poor polyp extension. The goal is clean but fed reef water, not sterile blue glass soup with a protein skimmer superiority complex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIGHTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagician Zoanthids prefer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, though they can adapt to a wide range of reef lighting if acclimated slowly. A general target range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75-150 PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e works well for many zoanthid varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIGHTING RECOMMENDATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to Moderate PAR:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Start around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50-100 PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if newly added, especially if the coral is freshly shipped or coming from lower light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Once settled, many Magician Zoanthids do well around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75-150 PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGradual Acclimation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If moving into stronger light, increase exposure slowly over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-3 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Magician Zoanthids often show their best pink, orange, purple, blue, and contrasting skirt coloration under moderate reef lighting with a blue-heavy spectrum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolyp Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower light may cause zoanthids to stretch upward, while stronger light may make polyps stay shorter and flatter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo Much Light:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signs may include closed polyps, shrinking, bleaching, fading, tight skirts, or reduced extension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo Little Light:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signs may include stretching, dull color, slow growth, or reaching toward the light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not blast fresh Magician Zoanthids with maximum light because the colors looked fun. That is not reef keeping. That is photon-based button abuse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWATER FLOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagician Zoanthids prefer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate indirect flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Flow should keep detritus from settling between polyps without blasting the colony closed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLOW RECOMMENDATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate, indirect, gently varied flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid Direct Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strong direct flow can cause polyps to stay closed, shrink, or fail to extend fully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid Dead Spots:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Too little flow can allow detritus, algae, or bacterial buildup between polyps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch Polyp Extension:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Healthy zoanthids should open regularly once settled. If they stay closed, check flow, light, pests, and irritation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColony Growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As the colony spreads, flow may need adjustment so detritus does not collect in dense areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal is enough flow to keep them clean, not enough to make the polyps look like they are being interrogated by a wavemaker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagician Zoanthids are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephotosynthetic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but they can benefit from dissolved nutrients and occasional feeding. They do not require heavy target feeding, but fine particulate foods may help growth in stable systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRIMARY DIET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotosynthesis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef lighting provides much of the coral’s energy through symbiotic zooxanthellae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroadcast Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zoanthids may capture fine particles from the water column during regular reef feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Coral Foods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Powdered coral foods, phytoplankton-style blends, rotifers, reef roids-type foods, amino acids, and very fine suspended foods may be used carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDissolved Nutrients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low but detectable nitrate and phosphate can help support color and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Feeding Benefit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regular fish feeding often provides enough dissolved and particulate nutrition for zoanthids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFEEDING FREQUENCY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroadcast feeding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-2 times per week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may be beneficial if nutrients are not already high. Direct target feeding is usually not necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid dumping powdered food into the tank like you are seasoning a soup. The zoas are not asking for a snowstorm. They are asking for stability, because apparently even tiny polyps have standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagician Zoanthids work well in mixed reef, soft coral, and zoa garden aquariums when placed with proper spacing and moderate flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOMMON TANK MATES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef-safe fish such as clownfish, gobies, blennies, wrasses, cardinalfish, firefish, tangs, anthias, and other peaceful to semi-peaceful community fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fish known to nip soft corals or polyps, such as some angelfish, butterflyfish, filefish, puffers, and certain triggers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInvertebrates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally safe with cleaner shrimp, snails, hermit crabs, and common reef invertebrates. Some crabs or large snails may irritate polyps by crawling across them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep away from aggressive corals such as torches, hammers, frogspawn, galaxea, favias, chalices, hydnophora, and other stinging LPS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoa Gardens:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Magician Zoanthids can be grown near other zoanthids, but different varieties may grow at different speeds and crowd each other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use isolated rocks or frag islands if you want to prevent them from spreading across the main aquascape. Tiny button empire management, basically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBEHAVIORAL NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful by sting, but semi-aggressive by growth. They can crowd or overgrow nearby corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colonial polyps spread across hard surfaces through connected tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May show pink, orange, purple, blue, red, peach, lavender, gold, or dark outer contrast depending on lighting, nutrients, stability, and photography conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolyp Extension:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Healthy zoanthids should open consistently once settled. Some may close temporarily after shipping, handling, dipping, or placement changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkirt Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Skirt length and polyp shape can vary depending on flow and lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Magician Zoanthids may grow steadily once settled. Growth rate depends on nutrients, lighting, flow, pests, and overall stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosed Polyps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Temporary closure is normal after stress. Persistent closure may indicate pests, algae, detritus, too much light, too much flow, unstable parameters, or irritation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePest Awareness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inspect carefully for zoanthid-eating nudibranchs, sundial snails, spiders, flatworms, algae, vermetid snails, aiptasia, and eggs before placing into the display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coral dipping before introduction is strongly recommended. Use coral-safe dips according to product directions and inspect closely after dipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalytoxin Caution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use gloves and eye protection when cutting, fragging, scrubbing, or handling zoanthids. Do not boil rock with zoanthids or palythoas on it. Do not touch your eyes, mouth, or open cuts after handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrag Handling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handle by the plug, base, or rock whenever possible. Avoid crushing or scraping the polyps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlgae Risk:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Algae can grow between polyps and cause irritation. Maintain flow, stable nutrients, and a suitable cleanup crew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement Reality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This coral can become a colorful zoa garden highlight, but it needs space and basic caution. Magician Zoanthids look like harmless little reef buttons, then spread across the rockwork like they found a loophole in the lease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACCLIMATION PROCESS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis acclimation method helps reduce stress by gradually introducing the coral to your aquarium’s temperature, lighting, and water chemistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. DIM THE LIGHTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn down aquarium lights or place the coral in a shaded lower area at first. This helps reduce stress while the polyps adjust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. FLOAT THE BAG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloat the sealed bag in the aquarium for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15-20 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to allow the temperature in the bag to equalize with the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. OPEN BAG, ADD CORAL TO CONTAINER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully open the bag and transfer the coral and shipping water into a clean container. Handle the coral by the plug, rock, or base rather than crushing or scraping the polyps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. ACCLIMATE USING TANK WATER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd small amounts of tank water to the container every few minutes for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20-30 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Avoid exposing the polyps to air longer than necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. CORAL DIP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a coral-safe dip according to the product instructions. Inspect carefully for zoanthid pests, eggs, algae, aiptasia, vermetid snails, and hitchhikers before the coral enters your aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. TRANSFER CORAL TO AQUARIUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the coral in a lower-to-moderate light area with low to moderate indirect flow at first. Discard the shipping and dip water. Do not pour shipping water or dip water into your aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. LIGHT ACCLIMATE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the coral to adjust gradually over several days to weeks before moving it into brighter light. 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When online ordering, if you have a preference in terms of coloration, please do not hesitate to email us with your preference and we will try to accommodate as best as we can. Otherwise, you'll never know what you might find in our zoa garden, from Sunny D to Rasta, there is a wide assortment of colors and sizes sometimes even on the same frag. These zoas form dense clusters and grow steadily under moderate lighting and flow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is not a WYSIWYG listing. 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