Where to buy Red Hornet
Best known price right now: $10.00 at World Wide Corals. Prices are checked periodically and may change.
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About Red Hornet
Red Hornet Zoanthids display bright red to orange-red coloration with dark or black centers and polyps that form dense clusters. Individual polyps are typically 0.5–1 inch in diameter with a distinctive streaked or hornet-like pattern.
Key facts
- Care difficulty
- Easy
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Place in moderate to high light areas for photosynthesis • Requires moderate water flow to prevent detritus buildup • Feed zooplankton or phytoplankton 1–2× weekly for optimal growth • Maintain stable water parameters: 75–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.025 • Avoid direct feeding impact; allow suspension feeders to capture particles naturally
- Coral Type
- Zoanthid
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
- Family
- Zoanthidae
- Feeding Needs
- Light supplemental feeding
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including Indonesia and the Philippines.
- Placement Recommendation
- Any
- Flow Requirement
- Low to Medium
- Growth Rate
- Rapid
- Lighting Requirement
- Medium (100–200 PAR)
Research before you buy
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