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Candy Apple Red (Zoanthus sp.)

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Candy Apple Red
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Where to buy Candy Apple Red

Best known price right now: $10.00 at World Wide Corals. Prices are checked periodically and may change.

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About Candy Apple Red

Candy Apple Red Zoanthus forms small polyp colonies with vibrant red to crimson coloration. Individual polyps are 0.25–0.5 inches in diameter with a distinctive oral disc and prominent tentacles, often displaying contrasting mouth coloration.

Key facts

Care Requirements
• Place in mid-water column with moderate to strong lighting • Prefers moderate to strong water flow for polyp extension • Requires strong PAR (200-400 μmol); place on rocks or substrate • Supplement with occasional zooplankton or phytoplankton feedings • Maintain stable salinity (1.023-1.025), temp 75-80°F, pH 8.1-8.3
Origin
Indo-Pacific region, with Zoanthus species found in reef environments from East Africa through the Indo-Pacific to Hawaii.
Min tank size
20 gallons
Placement Recommendation
Middle
Care difficulty
Easy
Coloration
Vibrant red to crimson with contrasting oral disc and tentacle tips; may display yellow or orange accents depending on lighting and individual variation.
Coral Type
Zoanthid
Lighting Requirement
100–200 PAR
Growth Rate
Rapid
Appearance Description
Candy Apple Red Zoanthus forms small polyp colonies with vibrant red to crimson coloration. Individual polyps are 0.25–0.5 inches in diameter with a distinctive oral disc and prominent tentacles, often displaying contrasting mouth coloration.
Flow Requirement
Low to Medium
Feeding Needs
Light supplemental feeding

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