Blood Sucker Zoas

About this coral

Blood Sucker Zoas are zoanthid polyps sold for reef aquariums, typically used as hardy, colorful centerpiece or accent corals on live rock. In most reef setups, they’re valued for their compact growth and lively display as the polyps expand into a colony over time. Use them to add low-to-moderate height coverage and visual texture to aquascapes while keeping the rest of your reef’s inhabitants in mind.

Features:

• Colorful, polyp-forming zoanthids that can create strong visual impact in reef displays
• Fast-growing nature (colony expansion over time) for filling in rockwork
• Generally reef-compatible as a non-aggressive coral option for community tanks
• Best viewed with stable lighting and consistent water movement to help polyps extend for display
• Can be placed on rock or frag plugs to establish colony footing and maintain a tidy aquascape
• Suitable for aquarists looking for an easier-maintenance soft coral option within zoanthid group-level care guidance

Specifications:

• Scientific name: UNVERIFIED
• Care level (general): Easy to moderate (group-level zoanthid guidance)
• Lighting (general): Moderate light; adjust placement to keep polyps fully extended without bleaching
• Water flow (general): Moderate, indirect flow
• Placement: Mount/secure to live rock or frag plug where you want the colony to expand
• Reef compatibility: Generally peaceful toward tankmates
• Temperature: About 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity: Reef range, ~1.020–1.026 specific gravity
• pH: About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (dKH): About 7–11 dKH
• Calcium: About 380–450 ppm
• Magnesium: About 1200–1400 ppm