Mind Trick Zoanthus (Zoanthus spp. – Hypnotic Fireburst Pattern)
Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Vivid Yellow and Deep Red with a Radiating Hypnotic Pattern and Contrasting Skirt
Water Conditions: 24-28°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Zoanthidae
Lighting: Moderate to High
Supplements: Amino Acids, Trace Elements, Iodine
Water Flow: Moderate
Placement: Bottom to Mid-Level
Overview
The Mind Trick Zoanthus captivates with an intense interplay of fiery red and glowing yellow, arranged in a spiral-like or radiating pattern that gives it an almost optical illusion effect. It’s a coral that seems to move with your gaze — the more you look, the more detail you see.
Its central area typically features a deep crimson or red tone that blends into vibrant yellow rays, bordered by a contrasting dark skirt that makes the hypnotic core stand out even more. Under actinic or blue lighting, the Mind Trick lives up to its name, glowing like a living ember with psychedelic energy.
Care & Feeding
A hardy and peaceful coral, this zoanthid thrives in well-lit tanks with stable water parameters. Moderate to high lighting enhances its unique pattern and saturation, while moderate flow promotes full polyp extension and cleanliness.
Although primarily photosynthetic, occasional feedings with reef-specific micro foods (like reef roids or zooplankton) can help boost growth and amplify its already striking coloration.
Optimal Parameters
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Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
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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): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Placement
Position it at the bottom to mid-level of your reef, where light and flow are consistent but not overwhelming. Due to its quick growth, consider isolating it on its own rock to prevent it from overtaking slower-growing neighbors.
🌀🔥 A Psychedelic Flame – With its mesmerizing red-yellow pattern and glowing presence, the Mind Trick Zoanthus is a showpiece coral that stuns both under white light and in the blue spectrum. A hypnotic must-have for any vibrant reefscape.