Blue Jay Zoanthid Coral

Blue Jay ZOanthid Coral - Care Requirements

Blue Jay ZOanthid Coral is a zoanthid-type soft coral suited to a range of reef displays. This WYSIWYG Blue Jay zoanthid offers colorful polyps for reef keepers seeking a soft coral with straightforward placement and adaptable day-to-day care. It is appropriate for beginner to moderate-level care.

This is a WYSIWYG coral, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.

Quick Care Summary

• Lighting: Low to moderate lighting
• Flow: Low to moderate varied flow
• Placement: Lower to middle reef areas
• Temperament: Generally peaceful but can spread
• Care Level: Beginner to Moderate

Lighting

Provide low to moderate lighting. Start with gentler exposure and acclimate lighting gradually, watching the colony’s response before moving it into brighter areas.

Flow

Use low to moderate, varied flow. Gentle changing movement helps keep the polyps clear without subjecting them to a constant, forceful stream.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Secure the frag where it can receive suitable light and varied flow, then allow time to adjust before relocating.

Temperament

Keep it spaced and monitor its expansion. Zoanthids are generally peaceful, but they can spread across nearby rockwork and may eventually crowd neighboring corals.

Feeding

Feeding is usually optional. Some colonies accept fine foods, but stable reef conditions and appropriate lighting remain the main priorities.

General Care

Maintain stable reef conditions and observe polyp extension and surrounding space regularly. Acclimate lighting gradually after introduction or relocation. Handle zoanthids carefully, using appropriate eye and skin protection during placement, fragging, or maintenance.

Give this colony room to spread and adjust placement only when needed.