ECC Shatterfield Zoanthid

ECC Shatterfield Zoanthid

Species: Zoanthus sp.

Coral Type: Zoanthus

Physical Description: Shatterfield Zoanthids are vibrant button polyps prized for their explosive mix of color and intricate patterning. Each polyp typically features a brightly colored oral disk with splattered or shattered streaks of contrasting hues radiating outward from the center, giving the colony a fractured “shatterfield” appearance. The skirts are often lined with complementary tones that enhance the overall contrast and movement of the colony. Under actinic and blue-spectrum lighting, the fluorescent pigments intensify dramatically, causing the polyps to glow with vivid neon coloration. As the colony grows, the polyps spread across rock surfaces and frag plugs, forming dense carpets of striking color and texture.

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 ideal for mixed reef aquariums.
Substrate: Best placed on rockwork, frag plugs, or isolated zoanthid garden islands where the colony can naturally expand and form colorful mats.

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.