Stratosphere Zoanthid

Stratosphere Zoanthids are among the rarest and most sought-after Zoanthids in the Reef Aquarium hobby.

Placement: Mount the Stratosphere Zoanthids using IC gel glue, or putty, on an exposed rock lower in the aquarium where they will receive direct flow and light.

Feeding: Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within them supply most of their nutritional requirements through photosynthesis Stratosphere Zoanthids do benefit from supplemental feedings of Oyster-Feast, Roti-Feast, cyclopeeze, & sometimes small bits of mini mysis. Target feeding gets the corals fed using less food while keeping their nitrates and phosphates lower.

Lighting & Flow Requirements: Stratosphere Zoanthids require moderate water flow and low to moderate lighting (PAR 100-250) to maintain their color. T5’s, Metal Halides, or LED’s can all grow Zoanthids and Palythoa when the proper PAR levels are provided. We recommend a 14-20K color spectrum for best coloration.

Care Level: Easy
Lighting Requirements: Low to moderate (PAR 100-250)
Water Flow: Moderate
Aggressiveness: Semi-aggressive
Range: Indo-Pacific
Family: Zoanthidae, Grown in California
Water Conditions: 75-80° F; sg 1.024-1.026 (1.025 is ideal); pH 8.1-8.4 Ca 420-440 ppm, Alk 8-9.5 dKH, Mg 1260-1350, Nitrates <10ppm, Phosphates, < .10ppm

The picture on the listing is a representative of the colony. The actual coral shipped will be similar and healed multiple polyps available