Magician Zoas

About this coral

Magician Zoas are live zoanthids—polyp-forming soft corals commonly used in reef aquariums for their bright, colony-forming look. As zoanthid polyps expand over time, they can help fill rockwork and create eye-catching color accents in both mixed reef and zoa-focused setups. Use them as a hardy, low-profile centerpiece accent on suitable surfaces, where their colonies can attach and grow.

Features:

• Colonial, polyp-forming soft coral that can add dense, colorful texture to rockwork
• Good choice for many reef displays because zoanthids are generally considered tolerant and adaptable within common marine aquarium conditions
• Helps create “spot color” in a reef aquascape—especially when placed where colonies can spread
• Often used alongside other reef invertebrates to build a mixed, natural-looking community
• Typically benefits from stable tank conditions and appropriate placement for light and flow
• Colonies grow outward from their attached bases, making them useful for gradually filling aquascape space

Specifications:

• Coral group: Zoanthid (polyp-forming soft coral)
• Care level (general): Easy to moderate (general guidance for zoanthids)
• Typical lighting (general): Moderate lighting is commonly used for zoanthids; place to match your lighting intensity and observe polyp response
• Water flow (general): Moderate, indirect flow is commonly used; avoid strong direct blasts
• Placement: Attach to live rock or an appropriate reef surface where colonies can expand
• Feeding (general): Zoanthids primarily rely on light; supplemental feeding can be used by some keepers, but results vary by system