Add a burst of warm, vibrant color to your reef with ACI Cultured Orange Sherbert Zoanthids. This eye-catching named zoanthid variety features vivid orange coloration and contrasting details that stand out beautifully under reef lighting.

Aquacultured by ACI for the aquarium hobby, Orange Sherbert Zoanthids make an excellent addition to mixed reefs, nano reefs, and dedicated zoanthid gardens. Once established, the colony can develop additional polyps and create an increasingly colorful display.

This listing is for one Small ACI Cultured Orange Sherbert Zoanthid frag.

Quick Care Guide

Common Name: Orange Sherbert Zoanthids
Coral Type: Zoanthid / Soft Coral
Size: Small
Aquacultured: Yes – ACI Cultured
Care Level: Beginner
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Lighting: Low to Moderate
Water Flow: Low to Moderate
Placement: Lower to Middle Areas
Growth Rate: Fast under favorable conditions
Reef Compatible: Yes, with proper placement

Color & Appearance

Orange Sherbert Zoanthids are prized for their bright orange coloration and contrasting patterns, creating a colorful addition to a zoanthid garden or mixed reef.

Color intensity and appearance can vary depending on lighting spectrum, intensity, nutrients, water chemistry, and the individual frag.

As the colony becomes established, new polyps can develop and spread across nearby surfaces.

Placement & Growth

Place Orange Sherbert Zoanthids on stable rockwork where they receive appropriate lighting and water movement.

Because Zoanthids can spread as they grow, consider placing the frag on an isolated rock or dedicated zoanthid gardenif you want to make future growth easier to manage.

Leave adequate room between the colony and neighboring corals.

Lighting & Water Flow

Provide low to moderate reef lighting with low to moderate water movement.

Flow should help prevent debris from settling around the colony while allowing the polyps to remain comfortably extended.

Gradually acclimate the coral when introducing it to stronger reef lighting.

Feeding & Nutrition

Orange Sherbert Zoanthids receive much of their nutritional needs through photosynthesis and generally do not require direct target feeding.

They may benefit from nutrients and appropriately sized suspended foods available within a healthy reef aquarium.

Stable water chemistry and appropriate nutrient levels help support healthy growth and coloration.

Recommended Water Parameters

Temperature: 75–80°F
Specific Gravity: 1.023–1.026
pH: 8.1–8.4
Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH

Consistent reef conditions are more important than targeting one exact value within each range.

Zoanthid Handling Safety

Zoanthids should always be handled carefully. Some Zoanthids may contain palytoxin, a potentially dangerous toxin.

Wear gloves and eye protection when handling, cutting, or fragging Zoanthids, and wash your hands thoroughly afterward.

Never boil, steam, microwave, or otherwise heat rock containing Zoanthids. Keep corals and fragging materials away from children and pets.

Size & Live Coral Notice

You will receive one Small ACI Cultured Orange Sherbert Zoanthid frag.

Exact size, polyp count, coloration, pattern, shape, and overall appearance will naturally vary between individual specimens.

This is not a WYSIWYG listing. Product photos are representative examples and may show a larger or more established colony.

Zoanthids may arrive closed or partially contracted following shipment and can require time to acclimate and fully open.

Live Animal Shipping

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Live animals ship Monday through Wednesday only to help reduce the risk of weekend carrier delays.

Shipments may be delayed during unsafe weather conditions or other circumstances that could compromise livestock during transit.

Tracking information will be provided when your live animal order ships.

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