BBEB Rasta Zoas

About this coral

BBEB Rasta Zoas are reef aquarium zoanthids (zoa polyps): small, mat-forming polyps commonly kept on live rock and used to add bright, clustered color to coral displays. In practical terms, they’re a popular “starter” coral group because they rely largely on light for energy and can fit well into a variety of reef lighting setups, as long as water quality and flow are suitable.

Features:

• Zoanthid polyps typically photosynthesize, making lighting a key part of their long-term success
• Often kept as a colony on rock rubble or frag plugs to create dense, attractive mats
• Generally respond best to moderate, consistent water movement that brings nutrients without blasting them
• Useful for reef aquascapes where you want low-to-moderate maintenance, colorful, polyp-based growth
• They’re commonly used in mixed reef tanks alongside other compatible corals and invertebrates
• Placement on the substrate/rock helps them establish and spread naturally over time
• Keeping them in stable, well-circulated saltwater supports healthy polyp extension

Specifications:

• Care level (general zoanthid guidance): Beginner-friendly to easy-moderate, with stable reef conditions
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate to high light
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate, indirect flow (avoid strong blasting)
• Placement: Attach to live rock/frags and allow for colony expansion
• Temperature (general reef range): About 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity (general reef range): About 1.024–1.026 specific gravity
• pH (general reef target): About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (general reef range): About 7–11 dKH
• Calcium (general reef range): About 380–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general reef range): About 1250–1350 ppm
• Diet (general guidance): Primarily light-driven; occasional supplemental feeding can be used if desired