ECC King Midas Zoanthid

Species: Zoanthus sp.

Coral Type: Zoanthus

Physical Description: King Midas Zoanthids are iconic button polyps celebrated for their rich golden coloration and intense fluorescence. Each polyp typically displays a glowing metallic gold to yellow oral disk with subtle gradients of orange and green radiating from the center, surrounded by contrasting skirts that enhance the colony’s luminous appearance. Under actinic and blue-spectrum lighting, the vibrant pigments fluoresce brilliantly, creating a radiant golden glow that stands out vividly in any reef aquarium. As the colony matures, the polyps spread steadily across rockwork and frag plugs, forming dense mats of bright gold polyps that add exceptional warmth and contrast to mixed reef systems.

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 and well-suited for mixed reef aquariums.
Substrate: Best placed on rockwork, frag plugs, or isolated zoanthid garden islands where the colony can naturally spread and grow.

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.