Candy Apple Zoas

About this coral

Candy Apple Zoas are zoanthid (Zoanthids & Palys) polyps sold for use in reef aquariums, valued for their bright, colony-style growth on live rock or frag plugs. In practice, they’re an easy-to-add option for building color and texture in a reef display because the polyps expand from the colony and can create a fuller look over time.

Features:

• Zoanthid polyps form dense, spreading colonies that can enhance reef aquascape coverage
• Commonly used as colorful, low-profile “filler” coral in mixed reef tanks
• Typically thrive under reef lighting appropriate for photosynthetic corals
• Best placed where they receive steady, moderate water movement to help keep surfaces clear
• Often benefit from routine feeding of small, suspended foods even though they rely heavily on light
• A strong choice for aquarists seeking an attractive, hardy-looking coral group for display use

Specifications:

• Coral group: Zoanthids (zoanthid polyps)
• Care level (general guidance): Beginner to intermediate for reef setups
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate to high reef lighting
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate, indirect to gently turbulent flow
• Placement (general guidance): On stable live rock or a secure frag plug; position where light and flow are suitable for polyps
• Diet (general guidance): Photosynthesis-supported; can also take small particulate foods
• Temperature (general guidance): About 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity (general guidance): Reef range, about 1.020–1.026 specific gravity
• pH (general guidance): About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (general guidance): About 8–12 dKH
• Calcium (general guidance): About 380–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general guidance): About 1250–1350 ppm