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Zoa Rocks - Mixed Colours

Zoa Rocks - Mixed Colours

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Mixed Colour Zoa rocks - much more natural looking than a Zoa Garden that has been aqua cultured no two rocks are the same shape/size/polyp count


Approx 10-15cm


Representative photo. Zoanthid rocks are natural and each piece is unique. The rock you receive will be similar zoanthid varieties but may differ in shape, colour distribution, and polyp count.



Zoanthid Coral (Zoas) Care Guide

Quick Stats:

  • Common Name: Zoas, Zoanthids

  • Scientific Name: Zoanthus spp.

  • Type: Soft Coral

  • Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

  • Temperament: Peaceful (but can overgrow)

Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 24–27°C

  • pH: 8.1–8.4

  • Salinity: 1.023–1.025 (SG)

  • Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH

  • Calcium: 400–450 ppm

  • Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm

  • Nitrates: 2–10 ppm

  • Phosphates: 0.01–0.05 ppm

Important:

  • Zoas like a little nutrients in the water (not ULNS = Ultra Low Nutrient Systems).

  • Super clean water can actually stress them out.

Lighting:

  • Lighting Needs: Moderate (50–150 PAR)

  • Notes:

    • Too much light can cause them to close up or bleach.

    • Too little light can make them stretch out (“reaching”).

    • Actinic blue lighting makes their colours POP beautifully.

Water Flow:

  • Flow Needs: Moderate

  • Notes:

    • Random, indirect flow is best.

    • Helps prevent detritus and algae from settling.

    • Too strong direct flow can cause them to stay closed.

Feeding:

  • Diet: Mostly photosynthetic (zooxanthellae)

  • Supplemental Feeding: Optional but boosts growth and colour.

    • Target feed small particle foods like:

      • Reef Roids

      • Vitalis Mixed Reef Food

      • Coral Frenzy

      • Phytoplankton

  • Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times per week if you want faster growth.

Placement:

  • Where to Put It:

    • Middle to lower parts of the tank.

    • Start them lower and slowly acclimate them up if desired.

    • Zoas like stable rocks or plugs to spread on, making them popular to create a Zoa Garden.

Special Notes:

  • Palytoxin Warning:

    • Some Zoanthids (especially Palythoa species) can produce a dangerous toxin.

    • Wear gloves and eye protection when fragging or handling large colonies.

  • Pests:

    • Watch for:

      • Zoanthid-eating nudibranchs

      • Sundial snails

      • Zoanthid spiders


Unless stated as WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get), photos are representative. The coral or anemone you receive may vary slightly in size, shape, and coloration.

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