{"product_id":"purple-hornets-zoanthid-coral-wysiwyg-h012-s1-11-06-06","title":"Purple Hornets Zoanthid Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePurple Hornets Zoanthid Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Hornets \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/zoanthid\"\u003eZoanthid Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is a zoanthid-type \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/soft-corals\"\u003esoft coral\u003c\/a\u003e suited to reef aquariums. This WYSIWYG Purple Hornets Zoanthid Coral offers the compact polyp form expected of a zoanthid frag. Its beginner-to-moderate care profile makes it a practical option for reef keepers building a soft coral collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/wysiwyg-coral\"\u003eWYSIWYG coral\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Care Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate varied flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to middle reef areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful but can spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide low to moderate lighting. Start with gentler exposure and acclimate gradually to avoid sudden lighting changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse low to moderate, varied flow. Gentle changing movement helps keep the colony clear without continuously blasting the polyps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas. Secure the frag where it can receive appropriate light and flow, then allow time to adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it spaced from areas where spreading would be unwanted. Zoanthids are generally peaceful, but colonies can expand across nearby rockwork over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is usually optional. Some colonies may accept fine foods, but stable reef conditions remain the primary care priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable reef conditions and observe polyp response after placement or lighting adjustments. Acclimate lighting gradually, and handle zoanthids carefully with appropriate eye and skin protection during maintenance or frag work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical soft coral choice for a thoughtfully planned reef layout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49372030632158,"sku":"H012-S1-11-06-06","price":28.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/H012-S1-11-06-06.jpg?v=1793997316","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/purple-hornets-zoanthid-coral-wysiwyg-h012-s1-11-06-06","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}