Orange and Black Space Chaos Zoanthus (Zoanthus spp. – Cosmic Color Explosion)
Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Intense Orange Center, Black Ring, with Speckled Fluorescent 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 Orange and Black Space Chaos Zoanthus brings an intergalactic flair to your reef tank, resembling a mini supernova in every polyp. With its blazing orange core, framed by a dark black ring and surrounded by a skirt laced with fluorescent speckles, this zoa truly lives up to its "space chaos" name.
Under actinic or blue lighting, its cosmic palette becomes even more vivid, casting a surreal glow that instantly captures the eye — a true showstopper in any reefscape.
Care & Feeding
Just like other Zoanthus species, the Space Chaos is a hardy and forgiving coral ideal for both beginners and seasoned reefers. It thrives under moderate to high lighting and enjoys steady, moderate flow to keep detritus from settling on the polyps.
Photosynthetic by nature, this coral doesn’t demand direct feeding but responds positively to occasional enrichment with reef roids, phytoplankton, or microfauna like copepods and rotifers.
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
Ideal placement is in the bottom to mid-level of the tank, where it can receive balanced lighting and flow. While peaceful, the Orange and Black Space Chaos grows rapidly and may spread across the substrate or rockwork, so periodic trimming or isolation may be necessary to maintain harmony in your reef garden.
🌌 A Galactic Gem – With a name as wild as its look, the Orange and Black Space Chaos Zoanthus delivers celestial energy and otherworldly beauty to your reef aquarium. A must-have for collectors of rare and vibrant zoas!