{"product_id":"chiquita-zoanthids","title":"Chiquita Zoanthids","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChiquita Zoanthids\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoral Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiquita Zoanthids are a bright, high-contrast \u003cstrong\u003eZoanthus sp.\u003c\/strong\u003e strain with vivid purple to magenta skirts and yellow-green striping across the oral disc. This variety adds bold color to mixed reefs and grows as a mat-forming colony over time under stable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese polyps are a strong choice for reef keepers looking for colorful zoanthids with good visual impact in a small footprint. Species is \u003cstrong\u003enot confirmed\u003c\/strong\u003e, but this coral is consistent with the genus \u003cstrong\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Zoa frag is backed by our minimum frag size guarantee of \u003cstrong\u003eat least 3 polyps\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiquita Zoanthids generally do best in \u003cstrong\u003elow to moderate light\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003elow to moderate flow\u003c\/strong\u003e. Start new frags in a slightly lower-light area and adjust placement gradually based on extension and coloration. Moderate, indirect flow helps keep the colony clean without causing the polyps to stay closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most zoanthids, they prefer stable reef parameters and tend to respond best when alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, and temperature are kept consistent. For long-term growth and system stability, many reef keepers use a balanced supplementation approach such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/reef-charge\/products\/hydroshock-3-part-complete-system\"\u003eHydroShock 3 Part Complete System\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate, indirect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to mid areas of the reef, then adjust as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encrusting, mat-forming zoanthid colony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiquita Zoanthids rely primarily on photosynthesis, but they can benefit from a nutrient-balanced reef environment and the availability of suspended food sources. They do not require heavy direct feeding to maintain color and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn established systems, indirect nutritional support from live plankton and microbial diversity can be helpful. Products such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/rhodomonas-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eRhodomonas Live Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/isochrysis-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eIsochrysis Live Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/palustris-live-bacteria-bacto-fuel\"\u003ePalustris Live Bacteria Bacto Fuel\u003c\/a\u003e can support overall reef nutrition and microbial stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnown Sensitivities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many zoanthids, this coral can react to sudden changes in light, flow, salinity, or alkalinity by remaining closed for a period after shipping or relocation. Transport stress, aggressive dipping, and unstable water chemistry are the most common causes of delayed opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoanthids are usually adaptable once settled, but they respond best when changes are made gradually. Give new frags time to acclimate before adjusting placement too aggressively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Chiquita Zoanthids frag will be packed carefully for transit and shipped with attention to seasonal conditions. We stand behind the condition of our livestock on arrival through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/arrive-alive-guarantee\"\u003eArrive Alive Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor shipping methods, scheduling, and additional policy details, please review our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eshipping page\u003c\/a\u003e. As with most zoanthids, some temporary closure after arrival is normal while the frag adjusts to its new environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Dawn Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48088131698942,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/6242\/4647\/files\/Chiquita-Zoa_NDA.jpg?v=1776516611","url":"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/products\/chiquita-zoanthids","provider":"New Dawn Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}