👁️💜 Violet Halo Zoas
Zoanthus sp. (Yellow Eye with Purple Border Morph)
Quick Stats
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Care Level: Easy
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Temperament: Peaceful
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Colour Form: Intense yellow eyes framed by rich violet to deep purple margins. The polyps form tight clusters, giving a glowing “halo” effect under blue-spectrum lighting.
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Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–11, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
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Family: Zoanthidae
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Lighting: Moderate to High (boosts fluorescence)
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Supplements: Amino Acids, Trace Elements, Iodine
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Water Flow: Moderate, indirect
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Placement: Mid to low levels on rock islands or frag plugs
Overview
The Violet Halo Zoas are a striking morph of Zoanthus sp. that combine golden-yellow eyes with a dramatic violet fringe — a glowing contrast that radiates under reef lighting. These polyps grow in tight, lush mats and bring both movement and brilliance to your aquascape.
They’re ideal for collectors seeking unique coloration, as well as for beginners looking to add hardy, fast-growing coral to their reef.
Care & Feeding
Zoanthus are photosynthetic and thrive under stable reef conditions. While they don’t require direct feeding, dosing amino acids and trace elements will enhance color vibrancy and encourage faster spreading.
Mount on isolated rocks or frag tiles if you want to control their growth, as they can colonize surrounding surfaces over time.
Optimal Parameters
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Alkalinity (dKH): 8–11
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Calcium (Ca): 400–450 ppm
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Magnesium (Mg): 1250–1350 ppm
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Nitrate (NO₃): 2–10 ppm
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Phosphate (PO₄): 0.01–0.05 ppm
Placement
Mount in moderate flow and light areas where the colony can fully open and sway gently. For best color, position in areas exposed to blue or actinic lighting.
👁️💜 Violet Halo Zoas
Luminous yellow eyes encircled by royal violet — a glowing gaze that brings intensity and rhythm to any reef.