Pink Lemonade Zoa

The Pink Lemonade Zoanthid is a highly prized soft coral, celebrated for its vibrant pink centers, bright yellow rings, and contrasting neon green skirts. Under actinic lighting, these colors fluoresce brilliantly, making them a standout in reef tanks. Pink Lemonade Zoas are hardy, fast-growing, and beginner-friendly, ideal for aquarists looking to add bold, cheerful color to their aquarium.

Care Guide:

• Tank Size: Suitable for nano (10+ gallons) and larger reef tanks.
• Temperament: Peaceful, but grows quickly; can overgrow nearby corals if unchecked.
• Lighting: Moderate (PAR 80-200); blue-dominant LED lighting enhances their vibrant fluorescence.
• Flow: Moderate to high – prevents detritus buildup and promotes healthy polyp extension.
• Placement:
  • Ideal on rockwork, frag racks, or isolated islands to manage rapid growth.
  • Allow room for spreading or isolate to control their expansion.
• Feeding:
  • Primarily relies on photosynthesis via zooxanthellae.
  • Benefits from occasional broadcast feeding with:
    • Reef amino acids
    • Phytoplankton
    • Powdered coral foods (e.g., Reef Roids)
• Water Parameters:
  • Temperature: 74-78°F (23-26°C)
  • pH: 8.1-8.4
  • Salinity: 1.025-1.026
  • Alkalinity: 8-12 dKH
  • Calcium: 400-450 ppm
  • Magnesium: 1300-1350 ppm
  • Nitrate & Phosphate: Low but detectable (NO₃: 5-10 ppm, PO₄: 0.03-0.07 ppm)

Compatibility:

• Very peaceful, suitable for placement near most corals.
• Ideal with other soft corals or non-aggressive LPS.
• Avoid proximity to aggressive corals (e.g., Euphyllia, Galaxea).

Special Considerations:

• Growth Management: Grows rapidly; placing them on isolated rocks helps control spread.
• Coloration Enhancement: Best colors develop under blue-dominant LED lighting.
• Palytoxin Warning: May contain palytoxins; always wear gloves and eye protection when handling or fragging.

Summary:

The Pink Lemonade Zoanthid is a hardy, fast-growing, and vividly colored coral, perfect for adding bold pink and yellow highlights to reef aquariums. With stable water conditions, moderate lighting, and occasional feeding, Pink Lemonade Zoas will thrive, forming beautiful, vibrant colonies ideal for aquarists of all experience levels.