{"product_id":"emerald-nightmare-zoanthid","title":"Emerald Nightmare Zoanthid","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmerald Nightmare Zoanthid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c6e17e8e-7764-4dae-89c9-0d28eb9e255f\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"87\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"47\"\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eZoanthus spp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"104\"\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Coral \/ Colonial Polyp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eEmerald Nightmare Zoanthids are a dark, intensely colored designer zoanthid known for their eerie contrast and glowing green dominance. Each polyp typically features a deep emerald to neon green center that appears to “burn” against darker rings of black, deep purple, or forest green, with subtle contrasting skirts that heighten the dramatic effect. The overall look is moody yet highly fluorescent, giving the colony a haunting, high-impact appearance in reef aquariums. As they spread across rockwork, they form dense mats of glowing green polyps that create a strong visual focal point. Under actinic or blue-spectrum lighting, their emerald fluorescence becomes especially intense, producing a vivid, glowing “nightmare” effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Coral \/ Zoanthid\u003cbr data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate lighting requirements (approximately 75–150 PAR)\u003cbr data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eFlow Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate; gentle, indirect water movement supports healthy polyp extension and helps prevent debris buildup\u003cbr data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1118\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eFood Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily photosynthetic through symbiotic zooxanthellae; occasional feedings of fine particulate coral foods such as Reef Roids or Benereef may enhance growth and coloration\u003cbr data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eAggression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive; generally reef-safe, though colonies can spread quickly and may overgrow nearby corals if not managed\u003cbr data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best placed on isolated rock islands or stable reef structures where colonies can expand freely under consistent lighting and flow conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1981\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WWC","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":42693920063575,"sku":"7608208","price":29.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/4742\/3319\/files\/3f110641-5b2f-4582-acf9-2354750bcb72.png?v=1778344094","url":"https:\/\/www.reefescape.net\/products\/emerald-nightmare-zoanthid","provider":"Reef eScape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}