๐๐ Signature Zoanthus Duo โ Ultra Collector Mix | WYSIWYG Colony
Two Distinctive Colour Morphs โ Midnight Purple, Fiery Red & Electric Yellow
๐น Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful (can spread and compete for space)
Colour Form: An extraordinary combination of two contrasting Zoanthid morphs. The larger polyps feature deep midnight-purple oral discs, fiery orange-red centres, distinctive white radial markings and vibrant green skirts. The smaller polyps introduce rich burgundy-red discs with striking golden-yellow tentacles, creating an exceptional multicoloured display.
Size: Established Mixed Colony โ Two Distinct Morphs
Water Conditions: 24โ26 ยฐC, dKH 7.5โ9.0, pH 8.0โ8.4, sg 1.024โ1.026
Family: Zoanthidae (exact species unconfirmed)
Lighting: Low to Moderate (PAR 50โ150)
Water Flow: Low to Moderate, indirect/random
Placement: Low to Mid reef
Type: WYSIWYG Colony (What You See Is What You Get)
๐งฌ Overview
The Signature Zoanthus Duo is an exceptional collector colony combining two beautifully contrasting colour morphs in one unique piece.
The dominant polyps display an extraordinary combination of deep midnight-purple pigmentation, intense fiery-red centres and distinctive white markings radiating around the mouth. Their elongated green tentacles add movement and create a spectacular contrast against the darker oral discs.
Nestled between them, a second variety introduces a completely different appearance, featuring rich burgundy-red oral discs surrounded by brilliant golden-yellow skirts.
Together, these two morphs create a stunning miniature Zoanthid garden, combining contrasting polyp sizes, intricate patterns and an impressive spectrum of colours.
Under blue and actinic lighting, the fluorescent pigments become particularly vibrant, while the darker purple tones provide depth and visual contrast.
This established mixed colony offers immediate visual impact without requiring the aquarist to combine separate frags.
With stable aquarium conditions and appropriate care, both varieties can gradually develop additional polyps and expand across the available surface.
Two distinctive morphs. One extraordinary collector colony.
๐งพ WYSIWYG โ Exclusive Signature Mix
You will receive the exact colony shown in the photographs, individually selected for its unusual colour combination, contrasting polyp structures and overall visual appeal.
This is a unique mixed colony featuring two distinct Zoanthid morphs growing together on a single piece.
Selected for:
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Two contrasting Zoanthid colour morphs
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Deep midnight-purple oral discs
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Intense fiery orange-red centres
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Distinctive white radial markings
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Vibrant green tentacles
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Rich burgundy-red secondary polyps
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Brilliant golden-yellow skirts
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Spectacular multicoloured appearance
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Established mixed-colony presentation
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Exclusive WYSIWYG collector specimen
Only one available โ the exact colony photographed is the one you will receive!
๐ฝ๏ธ Care & Feeding
Both Zoanthid varieties are primarily photosynthetic, obtaining much of their energy through their symbiotic algae.
Direct feeding is generally unnecessary, although occasional broadcast feeding with fine particulate coral foods or appropriately sized zooplankton may provide additional nutrition.
Maintain stable water parameters and moderate nutrient availability to support healthy polyp extension, coloration and colony development.
Provide gentle to moderate indirect water movement to prevent detritus from accumulating between the polyps.
As the colony develops, monitor both varieties, as differences in growth rates may cause one morph to gradually occupy more space than the other.
Handling precaution: Zoanthids may contain palytoxin. Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling or fragging, and never boil, heat or pressure-wash rocks containing these corals.
๐ Optimal Parameters
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Parameter |
Ideal Range |
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Temperature |
24โ26 ยฐC |
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Alkalinity (dKH) |
7.5โ9.0 |
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Calcium (Ca) |
400โ450 ppm |
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Magnesium (Mg) |
1250โ1400 ppm |
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Nitrate (NOโ) |
5โ15 ppm |
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Phosphate (POโ) |
0.03โ0.10 ppm |
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Salinity |
1.024โ1.026 SG |
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Lighting |
PAR 50โ150 |
These are suggested starting ranges. Stable aquarium conditions and gradual acclimation are particularly important.
๐ Placement
Place the Signature Zoanthus Duo in the lower to middle areas of the reef, where it receives low to moderate lighting and gentle to moderate indirect water movement.
Start newly introduced colonies in a relatively low-light position and gradually acclimate them to stronger illumination if necessary.
Avoid excessive direct flow, which may prevent the polyps from expanding fully.
For maximum visual impact, display this colony on an isolated rock or dedicated collector island, allowing both morphs to develop naturally.
The contrast between the large midnight-purple polyps and the smaller red-and-yellow Zoanthids creates a particularly attractive display under blue-enriched lighting.
Monitor colony development over time, as the two varieties may grow at different rates and compete for available space.
๐๐ Signature Zoanthus Duo โ Ultra Collector Mix | WYSIWYG
Two extraordinary colour morphs, one exclusive collector masterpiece! Midnight-purple polyps with fiery centres and electric green tentacles meet brilliant red-and-yellow Zoanthids โ a spectacular WYSIWYG colony bursting with contrast, colour and personality!