🌌💚 Galaxea Green Speckled Zoanthid
Zoanthus sp.
Quick Stats
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Care Level: Easy
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Temperament: Peaceful
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Colour Form: Bright green polyps with distinctive speckled or spotted patterns on the oral discs
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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
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Supplements: Optional trace elements and amino acids to enhance coloration
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Water Flow: Low to Moderate
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Placement: Mid-level to upper areas of the tank
Overview
The Galaxea Green Speckled Zoanthid is a captivating colonial soft coral known for its vibrant green polyps decorated with unique speckles or spots that create a starry, galaxea-like appearance.
This hardy and easy-to-care-for zoanthid is ideal for both beginners and experienced reefkeepers who want to add a splash of lively green with intricate patterns to their reef aquariums. It grows in tight colonies that spread over rock surfaces, providing beautiful ground cover and contrast among other corals.
Care & Feeding
Thrives under stable conditions with moderate to strong lighting. While photosynthetic, these zoanthids also benefit from occasional feeding with microplankton or coral-specific liquid foods to boost growth and colour vibrancy.
Handle with care due to potential toxins (palitoxins) present in some zoanthids.
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): 1–10 ppm
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Phosphate (PO₄): 0.01–0.03 ppm
Placement
Best positioned on mid to upper rockwork with moderate water flow, ensuring good light exposure but avoiding direct strong currents that could damage delicate polyps.
✨🌿 Reef Highlight – Galaxea Green Speckled Zoanthid
A striking and resilient zoanthid colony that adds intricate green speckled beauty and vibrant life to your reefscape.