Overview:
The Purple Hornet Zoa is a renowned high-end zoanthid coral celebrated for its striking symmetry and unique “ringed” appearance. Distinguished by a deep royal purple face and a crisp neon-yellow alternating ring, this coral adds vibrant color and distinctive detail to any reef aquarium. Its signature “eyelash” tentacles tipped in bright yellow further enhance its visual appeal, making it a prized choice among marine hobbyists.
Colorization:
Features a deep purple face highlighted by a vivid neon-yellow ring, with purple tentacles tipped in bright yellow creating a mechanical and eye-catching contrast.
Size:
Sold as small frag plugs ranging from 0.5 to 1 inch, typically containing 2 to 3 polyps.
Lighting:
Thrives under low to moderate lighting conditions (100–150 PAR). Higher light intensity may cause the purple coloration to wash out and the yellow ring to fade.
Water Flow:
Requires medium water flow to keep polyps free of detritus; sensitive to buildup compared to more robust zoanthid species.
Feeding:
Primarily photosynthetic but benefits from supplemental feeding with amino acids. Performs best in mature systems with stable nutrient levels.
Aggressiveness:
Peaceful but slow-growing, making it susceptible to being outcompeted by faster-growing zoas such as Orange Citrus.
Care Level:
Moderate care requirements; known to be somewhat “finicky” and can experience melting if alkalinity or salinity fluctuates significantly.
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