Hawaiian Ding Dang Zoanthid

Hawaiian Ding Dang Zoanthid – Blue & Green Fluorescent Polyp

Imagine a colony of tiny turquoise-blue suns opening in sync in your reef tank — that's exactly the effect the Hawaiian Ding Dang Zoanthid creates. This highly sought-after morph displays a vibrant sky-blue oral disc surrounded by fluorescent blue-green tentacles with slightly golden tips. Under actinic lighting, it glows like an underwater galaxy — a striking spectacle that leaves no one indifferent.

Characteristics

• Color: Sky blue to turquoise oral disc, fluorescent blue-green tentacles with golden reflections
• Shape: Well-developed round polyps, typical of Zoanthus
• Growth: Colonial — gradually spreads over the substrate
• Fluorescence: Very high 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 robust 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 other 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.