{"product_id":"zoanthid-purple-people-eater","title":"Coral : Zoanthid : Purple People Eater","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC Zh8Myb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rPeykc uP58nb MNX06c PZPZlf\" data-attrid=\"SGEParagraphFeedback\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwixgs-v49GGAxXapIkEHXg6DpAQo_EKegQIAxAB\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #0d0d0d; background: white;\"\u003eZoanthids, or Zoas, refer to the soft coral that look like small colorful flowers.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThey are colonizing, fast growing, easy to care for and are, arguable, one of the most popular corals.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike many other corals, Zoas are peaceful and don’t sting other surrounding coral.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #0d0d0d; background: white;\"\u003eOne fun and visually interesting thing to do is to “plant” a Zoa garden as they can be placed directly next to other Zoas and coral without difficulty. With so many available vibrant colors, Zoas can make quite a display.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #0d0d0d; background: white;\"\u003eMany Zoas, under reasonable conditions, can grow quite quickly, although it varies by strain.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThey can be placed on rocks and allowed to spread out – and you can move the rocks as desired.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBecause Zoas are quite adaptable in terms of light, nutrients and water flow.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eZoas are soft coral and don’t require calcium to calcify and create skeleton structures like most other coral.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThey do well in low nutrient tanks, but adapt to most conditions.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTIPS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHere are some tips for caring for Zoas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eZoas need stable water conditions to thrive. Ideal parameters include: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTemperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSalinity: 1.023–1.025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAlkalinity: 8–10 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eNitrates: \u0026lt;15 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePhosphates: \u0026lt;0.10 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eCalcium: 420–440 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMagnesium: 1260–1350 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eLight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e: Pretty adaptable, but generally moderate to high (but don’t overdo at the high end as they may bleach).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eZoas can do well under low water flow, but moderate flow is recommended.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eZoas can tolerate high flow if indirect.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIf in faster water flow, make sure that the heads are still opening.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eA wave maker can be a good choice with Zoas as most wave makers can provide moderate, indirect and random flow.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe flow helps keep their bodies clear of detritus (squeezing water into an established colony can also help avoid detritus build up).\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAdequate flow also allows food to continually pass over their heads.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ePlace Zoas in an area of the aquarium that receives enough light and water flow, often near the middle (to lower part) of the tank. Zoas can tolerate both high and low light conditions, but too much light can cause them to bleach and lose color, while too little light can cause them to brown out and stretch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMonitor water parameters regularly and perform regular water changes. You can also squirt water at the base of the colony regularly to dislodge buildup, but only do this with well attached and established colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eZoas generally don’t need to be fed as they are photosynthetic coral getting most of their nutrition from their symbiotic zooxanthellae.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHowever, they do like to eat and can be fed a variety of different foods.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFeeding them increases their color, growth speed and overall health.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe larger strains with larger heads will accept meaty foods, including frozen brine shrimp (put small amounts on the heads and it will absorb it).\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eZoas with smaller heads are unable to consume larger pieces and will rely on smaller particle foods.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSupplements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eZoas like iodine.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWater changes will generally replenish the needed iodine, but limited supplemental iodine may be beneficial.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eReef Roids are also a good supplement.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePropagation and Toxicity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eZoas are fun and easy to propagate.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSome strains, although not all, contain palytoxin (can’t tell which is which).\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSo, you need to handle Zoas with some care.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAlways use gloves and eye protection when fragging Zoas.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Sanctuary Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49733973770533,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/3307\/7797\/files\/2PurplePeopleEaters0231B.jpg?v=1727986532","url":"https:\/\/www.sanctuary-aquatics.com\/products\/zoanthid-purple-people-eater","provider":"Sanctuary Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}