Blue Macaw Zoanthid

Blue Macaw Zoanthid – Midnight Blue Polyp & Neon Green Ring

As flamboyant as the bird it's named after, the Blue Macaw Zoanthid is one of the most dramatic morphs in the reefing hobby. Its deep blue-purple oral disk is encircled by a dazzling neon green ring that pulses under actinic lighting like a beacon from the abyssal depths. In a dense colony, the effect is stunning — dozens of luminous eyes peering into your aquarium from the reef bed.

Features

• Color: Deep blue-purple oral disk, dazzling neon green inner ring, brownish-purple tentacles
• Shape: Well-developed round polyps, typical of Zoanthus
• Growth: Colonial — spreads gradually over the substrate
• Fluorescence: Extremely high — the neon green ring glows intensely under blue/actinic lighting

Recommended Parameters

• Lighting: Moderate (PAR 50–150) — adapts well to different intensities
• Flow: Low to moderate, indirect
• Temperature: 24–27 °C
• Salinity: 1.024–1.026
• Difficulty Level: Beginner — very hardy and easy to maintain

Placement

Place this Zoanthid on the substrate or on a low rock, in an area with moderate flow. It gradually colonizes its environment and can be easily fragged to share with other enthusiasts. Avoid direct contact with aggressive corals.

⚠️ Note: Zoanthids can contain palytoxin. Handle with gloves and avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes.

Photos are representative of the specimen available. Colors may vary slightly depending on your aquarium lighting.