King Midas Zoas

About this coral

King Midas Zoas are a type of zoanthid/palythoa coral commonly sold as colorful polyp colonies for reef aquariums. Practical use: they add living “carpet” style color and texture on the aquarium rockwork, and their polyps extend for viewing under suitable reef lighting. Because commercial “named zoa” lines may be color varieties within the zoanthid/palythoa groups, this description focuses on general group-level guidance rather than a morph-specific care sheet.

Features:

• Living zoanthid/palythoa polyps that can form dense, attractive colonies on rock or reef structures
• Useful for filling open areas of rockwork to create a more established, reef-like look
• Generally favored in reef displays because they can respond visually (polyp extension) to appropriate light and flow
• Often appreciated for mixed-reef compatibility when housed in stable, well-maintained saltwater
• Best used as a stationary, attached coral: place them securely so the polyps sit where they can access light

Specifications:

• Scientific name: UNVERIFIED
• Group: Zoanthid/palythoa (Zoanthids & Palys)
• Care level (general guidance): Typically considered manageable for hobbyists with stable reef parameters
• Light (general guidance): Moderate to bright reef lighting
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate, to help keep detritus from settling
• Placement (general guidance): On cured live rock or an aquascape surface where polyps receive suitable light
• Temperature: About 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity (specific gravity): About 1.023–1.026
• pH: About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: About 7–11 dKH (maintain stability)