Zoanthus Buffalo Soldier

The Zoanthus Buffalo Soldier is a striking and popular choice for any marine aquarium enthusiast looking to enhance their reef aquarium with color and dynamism. This unique zoanthid stands out for its...

The Buffalo Soldier is a striking and popular choice for any marine aquarium enthusiast looking to enhance their reef aquarium with color and dynamism. This unique zoanthid stands out with its deep, warm colors, combined with a bright, contrasting center, creating a unique and vibrant effect in your aquarium. Buffalo Soldier is not only visually appealing but also known for its relatively easy care and rapid growth, making it suitable for both novice and experienced aquarists. Its compact polyp structure allows it to quickly form a colorful carpet over rocks and substrate, contributing to the reef's natural appearance. With the right water parameters and lighting, this coral species grows into a real eye-catcher that blends harmoniously with other corals and reef inhabitants.

Features

• Unique yellow-orange polyps with contrasting center
• Fast growing and easy to keep zoanthid
• Suitable for both beginners and advanced aquarists
• Forms a dense, colorful carpet over stones and substrate
• Tolerates different light intensities and currents
• Not aggressive towards other corals
• Increases biodiversity and visual impact of the aquarium

Usage

• Ideal for placement on the midriff or lower parts of the aquarium
• Can be combined with other zoanthids and soft corals
• Suitable for nano and larger reef aquariums

Care

• Water conditions: 23-26°C, salinity 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
• Light: moderate to high, preferably LED or T5 lighting
• Current: moderate, avoid direct strong current on the polyps
• Regular feeding with fine dust food or plankton stimulates growth
• Check regularly for unwanted algae or pests around the colony