Flytrap Palys

About this coral

Flytrap Palys Multiples Available are reef corals in the Zoanthids & Palys group, sold as multiple polyps for aquarists who want to build a colorful patch on live rock. In practice, these small, colonial polyps grow as connected colonies, making them a popular choice for adding movement and variety to a reef display. Because “palys” are typically traded by named color morphs, this listing should be treated as group-level Zoanthid/Palythoa-style coral care guidance unless a verified scientific identity is provided.

Features:

• Colonial polyps that can form a dense carpet-like display on suitable rock surfaces
• Colorful, living texture that helps fill space in reef aquascapes
• Generally favored for reef tanks where stable water quality and appropriate light are provided
• Works well as a multi-frag option to increase visual coverage more quickly than single-piece starts
• Reef-appropriate growth habit for rock placement rather than open-water housing
• Photosynthesis-driven with the option for supplemental feeding for best long-term appearance

Specifications:

• Verified scientific name: UNVERIFIED
• Care level (group guidance): Easy to moderate
• Tank type: Saltwater reef aquarium
• Light (group guidance): Moderate light
• Water flow (group guidance): Gentle to moderate, indirect flow
• Placement: On live rock or an aquascape surface where polyps can attach
• Feeding (group guidance): Primarily relies on light; may benefit from occasional small coral/particulate foods
• Temperature: Typical reef range: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity: Typical reef range: ~1.020–1.026 specific gravity
• pH: Typical reef range: ~8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: Typical reef target range: ~7–11 dKH
• Calcium: Typical reef target range: ~380–450 ppm
• Magnesium: Typical reef target range: ~1,250–1,350 ppm