Yellow Glitterbomb Palys

About this coral

Yellow Glitterbomb Palys are zoanthid/polyps for reef aquariums, sold under a common trade name. They form a colony of small, colorful polyps that can add lively movement and visual impact to live rock, making them a popular choice for reef displays and mixed tanks where stable conditions are maintained. Scientific name is not verified from the provided information, so care guidance below is offered at the zoanthid/paly group level rather than as a morph-specific sheet.

Features:

• Colony-forming polyps that create a dense, reef-like “carpet” effect when established
• Photosynthetic at the group level, generally benefiting from appropriate aquarium lighting
• Typically do best with moderate water flow that helps keep the mat/colony debris-free without blasting the polyps
• Ideal for filling gaps on live rock—place them where they have space to grow and where nearby corals won’t be smothered
• A good option for reef hobbyists who want an easy-entry soft-coral style display feature
• Best used in systems that maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, and overall water chemistry
• Can be paired with other reef organisms, adding color and texture to the aquascape

Specifications:

• Group type: Zoanthids & palys (trade name only; scientific name not verified)
• Care level (general guidance): Beginner-friendly to intermediate, assuming stable reef conditions
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate light; adjust gradually to the aquarium’s intensity
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate, indirect flow to help keep debris from settling
• Placement: Attach to or place on live rock in a spot with consistent light and flow
• Diet (general guidance): Primarily light-driven; benefits from dissolved nutrients and occasional small particulate foods
• Temperature (general guidance): Tropical reef range, commonly about 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• pH (general guidance): Reef-stable range, commonly around ~8.1–8.4
• Salinity (general guidance): Marine reef salinity, commonly about 1.020–1.026 SG
• Alkalinity (general guidance): Commonly maintained around ~2.5–4 dKH
• Calcium (general guidance): Commonly maintained around ~380–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general guidance): Commonly maintained around ~1250–1350 ppm