Ultra Combo Zoanthids Coral Frag

Ultra Combo Zoanthids, Zoanthus sp., are colonial zoanthids valued for their wide range of color patterns, rounded oral discs, and mat-forming growth. This WYSIWYG coral frag features a mixed colony with multiple distinct color morphs, including vivid red polyps, orange and yellow-centered polyps, green-centered polyps, and contrasting purple to burgundy skirts. The combination creates a highly colorful mixed zoanthid display in a single frag. Zoanthus polyps grow from a common tissue mat and can gradually spread across nearby rockwork under favorable reef conditions. They contain symbiotic zooxanthellae that provide much of their energy through photosynthesis, while the polyps can also capture suspended organic material and fine foods. Because exact species identification within Zoanthus cannot be reliably determined from external appearance alone, Zoanthus sp. is the most scientifically appropriate designation for this specimen.

Care Guide: Zoanthus sp. generally performs well under low to moderate reef lighting with moderate, indirect water flow. Provide enough circulation to keep debris from settling between the polyps without preventing them from fully opening. Place the frag on stable rockwork with room for the colony to spread. Maintain stable salinity, temperature, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, and phosphate. Zoanthids are primarily photosynthetic but may benefit from dissolved nutrients and occasional fine particulate or planktonic foods. Because zoanthids may contain palytoxin or related compounds, avoid handling damaged tissue with bare hands and use appropriate eye and skin protection when cutting, fragging, or otherwise disturbing the colony.