🔥🩸 Molten Ember Zoas
Zoanthus sp. (Metallic Red Morph)
Quick Stats
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Care Level: Easy
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Temperament: Peaceful
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Colour Form: Vivid metallic red polyps with shimmering highlights that shift from crimson to copper under reef lighting. The colony forms a dense, glowing carpet that pulses with color under actinic and LED blues.
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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 (intensifies metallic sheen)
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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 tank levels on isolated rock or frag plug
Overview
The Molten Ember Zoas are a show-stopping metallic red morph of Zoanthus sp., blazing with a fiery glow that makes them one of the most coveted color forms in the hobby. Their intense coloration and subtle iridescence create the look of smoldering coals scattered across your reef.
Whether as a centerpiece or part of a high-energy zoa garden, these polyps deliver motion, glow, and visual heat to any setup.
Care & Feeding
Zoanthus are very hardy and adaptable, making them suitable for all experience levels. Though primarily photosynthetic, they benefit from regular dosing of amino acids and iodine to maintain vibrancy and promote fast spreading.
To manage growth and avoid over-colonizing rockwork, mount on frag plugs or dedicated zoa islands.
Optimal Parameters
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Alkalinity (dKH): 8–11
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Calcium (Ca): 420–460 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
Place in moderate light and flow zones to allow for full polyp extension and the best visual effect. Under blue lighting, the red metallic sheen becomes especially pronounced.
🔥🩸 Molten Ember Zoas
A field of glowing embers in coral form — this metallic red morph radiates heat, motion, and reef royalty.