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 reef aquarium placement. This WYSIWYG Candy Apple Red Zoanthid Coral is offered as an individual live coral frag. Its soft-coral care profile fits lower to middle reef areas, making it a practical choice for reef keepers seeking a zoanthid.

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 making placement changes.

Flow

Use low to moderate varied flow. Enough changing movement helps keep debris from settling while avoiding a constant harsh stream on the colony.

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.

Temperament

Keep it spaced with its ability to spread in mind. Zoanthids are generally peaceful, but leave room around the frag so the colony can expand without crowding neighboring corals.

Feeding

Feeding is usually optional. Some colonies accept fine foods, so offer small amounts if desired and observe the coral’s response.

General Care

Maintain stable reef conditions and make changes gradually. Monitor lighting, flow, and nearby coral spacing as the colony settles and grows. Handle zoanthids carefully, using appropriate eye and skin protection during fragging, moving, or routine maintenance.

Allow the frag time to settle before adjusting its placement.