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World Wide Corals

WWC AOI Zoanthids

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$65.57 $79.00

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As we get your animals ready for their journey to you, we will send you emails so you can track them along the way. Please have a plan to be home upon their arrival and to acclimate them as soon as they arrive so they are ready to thrive in their new environment.

This item ships directly from World Wide Corals. Livestock orders over $179.99 ship FREE!

 

Quick Stats

  • Care Level: Easy
  • Coral Type: Soft Coral
  • Lighting Requirement: Medium (150-250 PAR)
  • Flow: Moderate
  • Temperament: Peaceful
  • Placement: Rockwork
  • Approximate Purchase Size: 3-4 Polyps

 

Overview

AOI Zoanthids (Zoas) are a timeless choice among aquarists, admired for their vibrant blue polyps and eye-catching yellow centers. Known for their resilience and adaptability, these Zoas make a stunning addition to any reef tank, especially as they form lush colonies over time. They thrive in moderate light and flow, adding a splash of color to mid-level areas of your rockwork. With steady water parameters and occasional feedings, they’re relatively easy to maintain and can grow into a captivating display piece.

Note: This is not a WYSIWYG listing. Photo is a representation of the shape, size, and color of the coral you will receive.

 

Water Parameters

This coral thrives in stable water conditions with regular water changes. Routine water testing helps ensure these needs are consistently met.

  • Specific Gravity (Salinity): 1.024-1.026
  • Temperature: 75-78 Degrees F
  • pH: 8.1-8.4
  • Alkalinity: 8-9dKH
  • Calcium: 380-450ppm
  • Magnesium: 1300-1450ppm
  • Nitrate (NO3): 10-30ppm
  • Phosphate: 0.01-0.1ppm
  • Nitrite (NO2): Undetectable
  • Ammonia (NH3): Undetectable

Lighting Requirements

Zoanthids usually do best in moderate lighting, around 150-250 PAR, however they can adapt to various light intensities. High light may enhance color vibrancy for certain varieties, but intense lighting can lead to bleaching in more light-sensitive Zoas.

For those with mixed reef tanks, a PAR meter is invaluable for fine-tuning light levels across different corals, helping ensure each coral gets the right intensity for its needs. This careful setup supports the coral’s vibrant color and long-term health.

Ideal Tank Placement

Place Zoas in mid-to-lower tank regions or shaded spots initially to gauge their light preference, moving them higher if needed. Experiment with locations in the tank where water flow is gentle but keeps the polyps open and free from debris. 

Water Flow Requirements

Zoanthids prefer a moderate, steady flow to keep detritus from accumulating on their polyps. Too much flow may cause them to close. If polyps remain closed, try adjusting their placement to slightly less intense light or different flow levels.

Aggressiveness and Compatibility

Give Zoanthids a little room to grow. Some types of Zoanthids grow faster than others and can quickly start encroaching on surrounding corals. 

Feeding and Nutrition

Primarily photosynthetic, Zoas can thrive on light alone, though occasional feedings with coral foods such as Reef Chili and Amino Acids like CoralAmino can enhance growth and coloration.

Growth Rate and Pattern

Zoanthids grow relatively quickly. If you don't want the zoanthids taking over your rockwork, try placing them on their own rock island to contain their growth to an area that's easy to keep at bay.

Acclimation Process

Acclimation is essential for corals to adjust to their new environment. For a full step-by-step process, refer to our Coral Acclimation Guide.

World wide corals Shipping

Holiday Shipping Note: WWC will not ship orders from 12/23 through 1/3 due to the increased likelihood of holiday shipping delays. Any orders placed during this time will ship on Monday, January 6th.

We use high quality, special packaging to send your animals to you to ensure they are as comfortable as possible. Shipping is FREE when you spend $179.99 or more on live animals. Live animal orders totaling less than $179.99 will incur a special handling fee of $39.99 to cover the cost of overnight shipping and the packaging materials.

 

Corals are shipped Monday-Thursday

Orders placed Monday-Wednesday will be shipped the next business day.

Orders placed Thursday-Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.

Corals are shipped via UPS Next Day Air.

Note: Corals can only be shipped to the contiguous United States at this time.

In the Event Your Animal Doesn't Make the Trip

As the animals that you ordered from us are Mr. Chili Certified, you can have confidence that every effort has been taken to ensure they arrive alive, however despite our best care, sometimes the animals don’t make the journey. In the unfortunate event that your animals do not arrive alive, please contact us immediately (within 12 hours) of delivery and send a photo to us directly: customercare@bulkreefsupply.com. We will either reimburse you for the animal that did not make the trip or work with you on receiving another one.

 

Full details on our Live Animal Shipping & DOA Policy can be found on the Livestock Shipping Policy page.

More Information
SKU 255634
Aquarium Type Saltwater
Coral Type Soft Corals, Zoanthids
Species Zoanthus sp.
Care Level Easy
Lighting Requirements Low (75-150 PAR)
Flow Requirements Medium
Temperature Tropical (77–82°F)
Growth Rate Moderate, Fast
Beginner Friendly Yes
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