{"product_id":"ora-aquacultured-orange-zoanthid-coral-small-live-soft-coral","title":"ORA Aquacultured Orange Zoanthid Coral – Small – Live Soft Coral","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBring bold orange coloration to your reef with the \u003cstrong\u003eORA Aquacultured Orange Zoanthid Coral (\u003cem\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/em\u003e sp.)\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquacultured 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for \u003cstrong\u003eone Small Aquacultured Orange Zoanthid Coral frag with multiple polyps\u003c\/strong\u003e. The source colony is grown densely on frag discs and is known for relatively fast growth under favorable reef conditions. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange Zoanthid Coral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Coral \/ Zoanthid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquacultured:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Strong\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast under favorable conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColor \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Zoanthids feature \u003cstrong\u003ebright orange skirts with contrasting marbled yellow centers\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a vivid colony that stands out particularly well under reef lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the coral becomes established, new polyps can spread across nearby available surfaces and gradually form a larger colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange Zoanthids can be placed throughout the aquarium as long as appropriate lighting and water movement are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave adequate room between the frag and neighboring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting \u0026amp; Water Flow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003elow to moderate reef lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003emoderate to strong water movement\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradual acclimation to stronger reef lighting is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange Zoanthids receive much of their nutritional needs through photosynthesis and generally do not require direct feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey may benefit from nutrients and appropriately sized suspended foods available within a healthy reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStable water chemistry and appropriate nutrient levels will help support healthy coloration and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Water Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–80°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStable reef conditions are more important than chasing one exact value within each range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZoanthid Handling Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoanthids should be handled carefully. Some Zoanthids may contain \u003cstrong\u003epalytoxin\u003c\/strong\u003e, a potentially dangerous toxin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize \u0026amp; Live Coral Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive \u003cstrong\u003eone Small Aquacultured Orange Zoanthid Coral frag with multiple polyps\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact size, polyp count, coloration, shape, and overall appearance can naturally vary between individual frags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not a WYSIWYG listing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Product photos are representative examples and may show a more established or fully expanded colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoanthids may arrive closed or partially contracted following shipment and can require time to acclimate and fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive Animal Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive fish, coral, anemones, and invertebrates ship via \u003cstrong\u003eFedEx Priority Overnight\u003c\/strong\u003e for a flat \u003cstrong\u003e$39.99 live animal shipping fee per order\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive animals ship \u003cstrong\u003eMonday through Wednesday only\u003c\/strong\u003e to help reduce the risk of weekend carrier delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipments may be delayed during unsafe weather conditions or other circumstances that could compromise livestock during transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracking information will be provided when your live animal order ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From Infinity and Beyond Aquatics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfinity and Beyond Aquatics is here to help aquarists choose livestock suited to their aquarium and understand its care before it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur livestock listings provide practical information about care, placement, lighting, flow, compatibility, and growth so you can make informed additions to your reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom live fish and coral to frozen and refrigerated foods, filtration, lighting, controllers, testing equipment, and complete aquarium systems, we're here to support your aquarium from setup to stocking and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53237967290677,"sku":"ora-zoa-orang","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2252\/7285\/files\/ora-orangezoanthid-773x429__22456.jpg?v=1785520897","url":"https:\/\/infinityandbeyondaquatics.com\/products\/ora-aquacultured-orange-zoanthid-coral-small-live-soft-coral","provider":"Infinity and Beyond Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}