Zoanthids Mix Frag: A Rainbow of Color on a Single Plug
Bring an instant burst of variety and vibrancy to your reef aquarium with our Zoanthids Mix Coral Frag. This unique offering features a stunning combination of multiple zoa morphs growing together on a single frag plug, creating a living mosaic of color and pattern. Depending on the specific mix, you can expect an exciting array of hues including neon greens, electric blues, fiery oranges, deep reds, bright yellows, and shimmering purples, often with contrasting skirts and intricate eye patterns. This multi-morph frag delivers the impact of a diverse zoa garden in one compact, eye-catching piece that will become a focal point of your aquascape.
Aquacultured & Acclimated to Captive Life
This frag is 100% aquacultured, meaning it has been propagated and raised entirely in a controlled captive environment. This process yields corals that are significantly hardier, more resistant to disease, and better adapted to the conditions of home reef aquariums than wild-collected specimens. You will receive a healthy, established frag with multiple polyps across several different morphs, securely attached to a frag plug. Each frag typically measures ¾ to 1½ inches in diameter, depending on the number of polyps and their growth patterns.
Perfect for All Reefers
Zoanthids are among the most forgiving and low-maintenance corals available, making this mixed frag an outstanding choice for beginners embarking on their first reef tank, as well as seasoned hobbyists looking to add diversity to their collection with minimal effort. Their adaptability and resilience ensure success even in less-than-perfect conditions, provided basic stable parameters are maintained.
Lighting & Flow
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Lighting: Thrives under a wide range of lighting conditions, from low to moderate intensity (T5, LED, or metal halide). For optimal growth and color expression, an ideal PAR range of 75–150 is recommended. Different morphs within the mix may respond uniquely to lighting, often revealing their most intense fluorescence under blue and actinic spectrums.
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Water Flow: Prefers low to moderate, indirect water flow. A gentle, intermittent current will keep the polyps clean of detritus and promote full extension without causing them to retract or become stressed. Avoid direct, high-velocity flow aimed straight at the polyps.
Placement & Growth
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Placement: Best placed in the lower to middle zones of your aquascape. Because the frag contains multiple morphs, give it some room to spread. Be aware that one morph may grow faster than others and could potentially overtake slower-growing neighbors on the same plug. Placing the frag on an isolated rock island can help you monitor and manage each morph's expansion over time.
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Growth Rate: Growth rates will vary depending on the specific morphs included in your mix. Generally, zoanthids are moderate-to-fast growers. Under optimal conditions with stable parameters and occasional feeding, you can expect new polyps to appear regularly, gradually filling the plug and spreading onto surrounding rockwork.
Feeding & Nutrition
While zoanthids derive a significant portion of their energy from photosynthesis through their symbiotic zooxanthellae, they will benefit greatly from supplemental feeding. Target feeding with fine particulate foods such as reef roids, marine snow, phytoplankton, or liquid amino acids once or twice per week will encourage faster growth, larger polyp expansion, and more vivid coloration across all morphs in the mix.
Recommended Water Parameters
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Temperature: 72–78°F
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Salinity: 1.023–1.026
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pH: 8.1–8.4
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Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH
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Nitrate: 1–10 ppm
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Phosphate: 0.02–0.10 ppm
A Miniature Zoa Garden in One Frag
The Zoanthids Mix Frag offers unbeatable value and visual diversity in a single, easy-to-care-for piece. It is the perfect way to jumpstart a zoa collection, fill a gap in your reefscape with multiple colors, or simply enjoy the ever-changing dynamic of different morphs growing side by side. Each frag is a unique, living artwork that will continue to evolve and impress as it matures in your tank. Add this vibrant mix to your aquarium today and enjoy a kaleidoscope of color at a glance.
Important Handling Note: Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling Zoanthids and Palythoa, as some species can contain a potent toxin (palytoxin) that is harmful to humans and pets.