Devils Armor Zoas

About this coral

Devils Armor Zoas are zoanthid polyps sold as colorful, reef-friendly live coral for aquariums. Zoanthids are typically used to add hardy, spreading colonies to rockwork and to create visual “zoa carpet” displays in saltwater tanks. They are also appreciated because, like many photosynthetic invertebrates, they can rely largely on light while still benefiting from occasional food in a mature system.

Features:

• Adds bright, polyp-based color and a colony look to rock and reef structures
• Zoanthids generally photosynthesize, making them a popular choice for well-lit reef displays
• Tolerant of typical reef-tank routines when placed on appropriate rock and maintained in stable water quality
• Often expands over time by budding, helping fill in scape areas for a fuller look
• Can be enjoyed in mixed-reef aquascapes alongside compatible invertebrates

Specifications:

• Care level (general group guidance): Beginner to intermediate (for stable, established reef setups)
• Light (general zoanthid guidance): Moderate to high reef lighting (commonly from LED/T5 in reef ranges)
• Water flow (general zoanthid guidance): Moderate, with gentle, indirect movement to help keep debris from settling
• Placement: Attach/bury on cured live rock or frag plugs where lighting matches the colony’s needs
• Diet: Photosynthesis plus supplemental particulate foods (target feeding is often used for benefits)
• Temperature: ~72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity: ~1.023–1.026 specific gravity
• pH: ~7.8–8.5 (typical reef range)
• Alkalinity: ~7–12 dKH
• Calcium: ~380–450 ppm
• Magnesium: ~1,250–1,350 ppm