Species: Zoanthus sp.
Coral Type: Zoanthus
Physical Description: Grouchy Green Zoanthids are intensely colored button polyps known for their moody, high-contrast green palette and tightly packed growth form. Each polyp typically features a deep to neon green oral disk with subtle tonal variation—ranging from electric lime at the center to darker forest or olive hues toward the outer ring. The skirts are often shaded in deeper greens or brownish undertones, giving the colony a “grumpy” or brooding visual depth compared to brighter neon zoanthids. Under actinic and blue-spectrum lighting, the fluorescent pigments intensify dramatically, producing a vivid glowing green effect that makes the colony stand out strongly against rockwork. As it grows, it spreads in dense mats across frag plugs and reef structures, forming a uniform carpet of rich green tones.
Coral Type: Zoanthus
Lighting: Moderate (approximately 80–150 PAR)
Flow Rate: Low to Moderate with gentle, indirect flow
Food Requirements: Primarily photosynthetic but may benefit from occasional broadcast feeding of fine particulate foods such as reef roids or phytoplankton
Aggression: Low; generally peaceful but can spread over available substrate over time
Substrate: Best placed on rockwork, frag plugs, or isolated zoanthid garden areas where controlled expansion is desired
We maintain a rigorous, veterinarian-approved quarantine program that includes proactive treatments, careful observation, and daily monitoring to ensure the highest standards of coral and invertebrate health. Our biosecurity practices reduce the risk of any cross-contamination between systems, meaning all our livestock are ready for your display tanks.
