Candy Apple Red zoanthid Coral

Candy Apple Red zoanthid Coral - Care Requirements

Candy Apple Red zoanthid Coral is a zoanthid-type soft coral suited to established reef aquariums. This WYSIWYG zoanthid coral frag offers the recognizable Candy Apple Red morph for reef keepers seeking a soft coral with straightforward placement and adaptable day-to-day 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 under gentler light and acclimate gradually before moving it toward brighter areas within its suitable range.

Flow

Use low to moderate, varied flow. Gentle movement helps keep the colony clear without subjecting its polyps to a constant direct stream.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Secure the frag where it has room to spread, then adjust placement gradually if lighting or flow needs refinement.

Temperament

Expect a generally peaceful coral that can spread over nearby rockwork. Leave space around the colony and monitor its expansion so it does not encroach on neighboring corals.

Feeding

Feeding is usually optional. Some colonies accept fine foods, but stable reef conditions remain the main priority for routine care.

General Care

Maintain stable reef conditions and observe polyp response after placement changes. Acclimate lighting gradually, avoid abrupt environmental shifts, and handle zoanthids carefully with appropriate eye and skin protection during maintenance or fragging.

Give this colony room to settle and monitor its spread over time.