Giant zoanthid
Zoanthus gigantus
Family : Zoanthidae
CoralMarinesoft
Soft coral forming large colonies of colorful polyps. Easy to maintain.
Popularity
Soft coral
no calcareous skeleton
Availability
Common in shopsShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Giant zoanthid is a very popular soft coral in reef keeping. Its polyps can reach several centimeters in diameter and come in many colors. It reproduces quickly and tolerates a wide range of parameters.
Habitat
Region :
Coral reefs, shallow areas
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH8–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
2/5
Diet
Suspension feeder
Min. tank
50 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
10 cm
Lifespan
10 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
fragmentation
Care notes
Moderate to high lighting, moderate flow. Feeding not necessary (photosynthetic). Beware of toxic palythoa.
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