🔮🔴🪸 Red Magician Zoanthus – Frag
Frag Specimen – Deep Red Zoanthid with Enchanted Glow
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful (can spread over time)
Colour Form: The Red Magician Zoanthus displays a rich, saturated red oral disc often framed by darker outer tones. Under actinic lighting, the centre glows intensely, producing a deep crimson fluorescence. Under balanced white lighting, the coral reveals layered shades of ruby, burgundy and dark maroon, giving it a mystical, almost “lit-from-within” appearance.
Water Conditions: 24–26 °C, dKH 7.5–8.5, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Zoanthidae
Lighting: Low to Moderate (PAR 50–120)
Water Flow: Low to Moderate
Placement: Lower to mid reef
Type: Frag
🧬 Overview
The Red Magician Zoanthus is a striking zoanthid morph prized for its deep red coloration and glowing centre. Its bold, saturated tones make it stand out even among high-end zoa collections, especially under blue spectrum lighting where the fluorescence intensifies dramatically.
As the colony grows, it forms a dense carpet of vibrant red polyps, creating a powerful visual block of colour in the reef. The darker outer tones add depth and contrast, enhancing the overall richness of the coral.
Hardy and fast-growing, this zoanthid is suitable for a wide range of reef systems while still delivering premium aesthetics.
🧾 Frag Note
You will receive a healthy frag, selected for polyp count, colour intensity and overall health.
Selected for:
• Deep ruby-red coloration
• Strong fluorescent glow under actinic lighting
• High visual impact and contrast
• Good polyp density and growth potential
• Ideal for zoanthid gardens and carpets
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Zoanthids rely mainly on photosynthesis but can benefit from feeding.
Recommended feeding occasionally:
• Fine coral foods or powdered plankton
• Broadcast feeding in mature systems
⚠️ Note: Handle with care, as Zoanthus species may contain palytoxins.
📈 Optimal Parameters
Parameter | Ideal Range
Alkalinity (dKH) | 7.5–8.5
Calcium (Ca) | 400–450 ppm
Magnesium (Mg) | 1250–1400 ppm
Nitrate (NO₃) | 5–15 ppm
Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.03–0.10 ppm
📍 Placement
Place in lower to mid zones with gentle to moderate flow. Allow space for spreading across rockwork.
🔴 Red Magician Zoanthus
Dark magic in coral form — deep crimson glow with hypnotic intensity, perfect for creating bold reef contrasts.