Pearl Jam Zoa Coral Frag
Pearl Jam Zoa Coral Frag.
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Bring your reef tank to life with Pearl Jam Zoanthids, a stunning Zoa morph prized for its brilliant neon skirts, rich centers, and eye-catching shimmer under blue reef lighting. These hardy, fast-growing polyps are perfect for beginners and experienced reefers alike — whether you’re starting a colorful Zoa garden or adding contrast to your mixed coral colony.
Description
Specifications
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📌 Identification
Pearl Jam Zoanthids, often called Pearl Jam Zoas, are a colorful and vibrant morph of the Zoanthus coral family — prized for their bold coloration, relatively easy care, and stunning growth pattern.
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Appearance: Typically, Pearl Jam Zoas have a dramatic color contrast:
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Bright neon green or teal skirts
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A deep purplish or dark center
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Radiant, metallic or pearlescent highlights that shimmer under actinic or blue LED lighting
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This eye-catching combo makes them a favorite for adding a splash of vivid color to Zoa gardens or mixed coral colonies.
Behavior & Placement
✅ Growth: Zoanthids grow in tight colonies or mats, encrusting over live rock and frag plugs. Pearl Jams can multiply relatively quickly under good conditions.
✅ Placement: Place them in low to moderate flow areas. This keeps detritus off the polyps but doesn’t blast them with too much current.
✅ Lighting: Moderate to high reef lighting. They really pop under blue-heavy LED spectrums — perfect for that “glow” look.
⚠️ Reef Safety
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100% reef safe — they don’t sting fish or other inverts.
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They may grow over other encrusting corals if not trimmed, so give them space or isolate them on their own rock if you want to control spread.
✅ Care Level
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Difficulty: Easy — great for beginners and advanced reefers alike.
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Water Conditions:
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Temperature: 75–80°F
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Salinity: 1.024–1.026 SG
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pH: 8.0–8.4
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Stable nitrates & phosphates support color and growth — they benefit from a nutrient-rich reef.
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Feeding: Not required, but occasional feeding of small particle foods (like Reef Roids or coral foods) can boost growth and polyp size.
Tank Mates
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Excellent with all peaceful reef fish and inverts.
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Keep away from corals with aggressive sweeper tentacles (like some LPS) that could sting them.
Why Hobbyists Love Pearl Jam Zoas
✅ Vibrant color morph with a unique glow
✅ Fast grower for filling in frag racks or Zoa gardens
✅ Relatively hardy and adaptable
✅ Easy to frag and share or sell
Caution
Like all Zoanthids, Pearl Jam Zoas can contain palytoxin, a potent toxin if mishandled. Always handle Zoas with care — wear gloves and eye protection when fragging, and never touch your eyes or mouth after handling.
Quick Summary
✅ Bright, beautiful color morph
✅ Beginner-friendly
✅ Grows well under moderate to high light
✅ Adds pop to any Zoa garden
✅ Easy to propagate
Tip: Place them on a separate rock island if you don’t want them to spread over prized SPS or other coral colonies!