Bring bold orange coloration to your reef with the ORA Aquacultured Orange Zoanthid Coral (Zoanthus sp.). Featuring glowing orange skirts surrounding marbled yellow centers, these zoanthids create a bright, high-contrast display that becomes even more impressive as the colony grows.

Aquacultured for aquarium life, these hardy zoanthids are a great choice for both newer reef keepers and experienced hobbyists looking to add another colorful Zoanthid variety to their collection.

This listing is for one Small Aquacultured Orange Zoanthid Coral frag with multiple polyps. The source colony is grown densely on frag discs and is known for relatively fast growth under favorable reef conditions.

Quick Care Guide

Common Name: Orange Zoanthid Coral
Scientific Name: Zoanthus sp.
Coral Type: Soft Coral / Zoanthid
Size: Small
Aquacultured: Yes
Care Level: Beginner
Lighting: Low to Moderate
Water Flow: Moderate to Strong
Placement: All Levels
Growth Rate: Fast under favorable conditions
Reef Compatible: Yes

Color & Appearance

These Zoanthids feature bright orange skirts with contrasting marbled yellow centers, creating a vivid colony that stands out particularly well under reef lighting.

As the coral becomes established, new polyps can spread across nearby available surfaces and gradually form a larger colony.

Placement & Growth

Orange Zoanthids can be placed throughout the aquarium as long as appropriate lighting and water movement are provided.

Because Zoanthids can spread rapidly once established, consider giving the colony its own section of rockwork or an isolated Zoanthid garden if you want to control its eventual growth.

Leave adequate room between the frag and neighboring corals.

Lighting & Water Flow

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

Avoid positioning the coral directly in an excessively harsh stream. Good water movement should keep debris from accumulating around the colony while allowing the polyps to remain comfortably extended.

Gradual acclimation to stronger reef lighting is recommended.

Feeding & Nutrition

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

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

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

Recommended Water Parameters

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

Stable reef conditions are more important than chasing one exact value within each range.

Zoanthid Handling Safety

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

Wear gloves and eye protection when handling, fragging, or working around Zoanthids, and wash your hands thoroughly afterward. Never boil, expose to steam, or otherwise heat Zoanthid-covered rock.

Keep away from children and pets.

Size & Live Coral Notice

You will receive one Small Aquacultured Orange Zoanthid Coral frag with multiple polyps.

Exact size, polyp count, coloration, shape, and overall appearance can naturally vary between individual frags.

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