Collection: Zoanthids & Palythoas
Zoanthids & Palythoas - Colorful Carpet Corals
Discover our collection of Zoas and Palys - some of the most colorful, fast-growing, and beginner-friendly corals in the reef keeping hobby. These colonial polyps create stunning carpets of color and are nearly indestructible!
Why Zoas & Palys?
- Incredible colors: Available in virtually every color combination imaginable
- Nearly indestructible: Extremely hardy and forgiving
- Fast growth: Spread quickly to create colorful colonies
- Collectible: Thousands of named morphs to collect
- Affordable: Great value - small frags grow quickly
- Perfect for beginners: One of the easiest corals to keep
Popular Varieties:
- Rainbow Zoas
- Eagle Eye Zoas
- Rasta Zoas
- Utter Chaos
- Fruit Loops
- Armor of God
- Captain America
- And hundreds more named morphs!
Care Requirements:
- Lighting: Low to moderate (PAR 50-150)
- Flow: Low to moderate flow
- Water quality: Very tolerant of parameter swings
- Feeding: Optional - absorb nutrients from water
- Placement: Flexible - anywhere in the tank
- Growth: Spread across rock surfaces
Important Safety Note:
Palytoxin Warning: Some Palythoa species contain palytoxin, a potent toxin. Always handle with care:
- Wear gloves when handling
- Never handle with open cuts or wounds
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling
- Keep away from eyes and mouth
- Use caution when fragging
Perfect For:
- Beginners looking for easy, colorful corals
- Collectors seeking rare morphs
- Filling in rock work quickly
- Adding pops of color throughout the tank
- Lower-budget reef building
Start or expand your Zoa garden today! These addictive little polyps will have you hooked in no time.