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Purple People Eater (Zoanthus sp.)

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Purple People Eater
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Where to buy Purple People Eater

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

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About Purple People Eater

Purple People Eater zoanthids form colonies of stacked polyps with vibrant purple to magenta coloration, often with contrasting bright yellow or orange mouths and tentacles that create a distinctive two-tone appearance.

Key facts

Coral Type
Zoanthid
Growth Rate
Rapid
Appearance Description
Purple People Eater zoanthids form colonies of stacked polyps with vibrant purple to magenta coloration, often with contrasting bright yellow or orange mouths and tentacles that create a distinctive two-tone appearance.
Lighting Requirement
100-200 PAR
Origin
Indo-Pacific region, commonly cultured in the aquarium hobby with origins tracing to Indo-Pacific reef systems.
Care Requirements
• Moderate to high light (PAR 150-250+) • Moderate flow (indirect current) • Feed occasionally with micro-foods (phytoplankton, zooplankton) • Stable parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.023-1.025 • Can tolerate various placements; adapt to available light
Care difficulty
Easy
Min tank size
20 gallons
Placement Recommendation
Any
Coloration
Vivid purple to magenta polyps with bright yellow or orange mouths and tentacle tips.
Family
Zoanthidae
Additional Notes
Contains palytoxin - handle with protective equipment

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