Zoanthus sp Watermellon
Zoanthus sp. "Watermelon" is a striking Zoanthid variety that gets its name from the color similarity of its polyps to watermelon: vibrant pink or red disc, green phosphorescent ring, and purple or dark outline. This unique color palette makes "Watermelon" a distinctive and collectible choice for any reef aquarium.
Care Requirements:
Lighting: Moderate to bright (ideal blue spectrum LED lighting for intense fluorescent performance)
Water Flow: Low to moderate – gentle circulation helps maintain polyp health and cleanliness
Position in the aquarium: Bottom or middle zone, on a rock or frag plug
Water Quality: Tolerant of normal fluctuations – easily adjusted
Feeding: Photosynthetic via zooxanthellae, but responds positively to targeted feeding (Reef Roids, Marine Snow, amino acids)
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Scientific name: Zoanthus sp.
Common name: Watermelon Zoas / Zoanthids
Category: Soft Coral – Colonial
Color: Combination of pink-red, green and purple (looks like a slice of watermelon)
Polypod size: Small to medium
Growth form: Forms dense and fast-growing colonies
Zoanthus "Watermelon" is ideal for reefers of all levels, while its bright and multi-colored appearance makes it an excellent choice to add life and contrast to the aquascape. It tends to grow quickly in good conditions, so it is suitable for "covering coral".
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