{"title":"Soft Corals","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSoft \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/corals\" title=\"Shop All Corals\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/a\u003e are popular among reef keepers for their movement, diverse colors, and generally approachable care requirements. Unlike stony corals, soft corals do not build the same hard calcium carbonate skeleton, giving many varieties a flexible appearance and natural movement in aquarium water flow.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop our selection of Soft Corals, including \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zoanthids\" title=\"Shop Zoanthids\"\u003eZoanthids\u003c\/a\u003e, Mushroom Corals, Green Star Polyps, and other colorful varieties. 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Island Reef Aquatics offers nationwide shipping and local pickup in Central Florida, with new corals added regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fruit-loops-zoanthids-mini-colonies","title":"Fruit Loops Zoanthids Mini-Colonies","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eFruit Loops Zoanthids WYSIWYG Mini-Colonies (\u003cem\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/em\u003e sp.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Loops Zoanthids\u003c\/strong\u003e are a colorful and eye-catching zoanthid variety known for their vibrant multi-color pattern and compact polyp structure. Individual polyps can display combinations of green, yellow, orange, red, and contrasting darker tones, with coloration varying naturally from polyp to polyp. Under blue-heavy reef lighting, their fluorescent pigments can become especially pronounced, giving the colony a vivid, high-contrast appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the colony matures, Fruit Loops Zoanthids spread by producing new polyps around the existing colony, gradually forming a dense mat across the rock or plug. Their relatively small footprint and colorful appearance make them an excellent choice for adding concentrated color to open areas of a reef. Because these are \u003cstrong\u003eWYSIWYG mini-colonies, the exact colony pictured is the colony you will receive\u003c\/strong\u003e, including its current size, polyp count, coloration, and level of development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZoanthus\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit Loops Zoanthids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50–150 PAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate — gentle to variable flow that allows the polyps to open fully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to Middle aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mat-forming, spreading colony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; supplemental feeding is beneficial but not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Flow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace Fruit Loops Zoanthids on stable rockwork or a dedicated frag island where the colony has room to spread. \u003cstrong\u003eGentle to moderate, indirect flow\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal and should be strong enough to prevent detritus from settling between the polyps without continuously forcing the polyps closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs zoanthids spread, they can occupy surrounding rockwork and potentially compete with slower-growing corals. 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They do not require direct feeding when provided with appropriate lighting and stable reef conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplemental feeding can provide additional nutrition and may support growth. When the polyps are open, occasional offerings of \u003cstrong\u003efine powdered coral foods, phytoplankton, or very small zooplankton-based foods\u003c\/strong\u003e can be used. Feed lightly and avoid excessive amounts that could contribute unnecessarily to elevated nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Loops Zoanthids are an excellent choice for reef keepers looking to add concentrated color and movement to their aquarium. 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The polyps typically develop a colorful combination of warm yellow, orange, and red tones around the oral disc, often contrasted by a darker or differently colored center. Under blue-heavy reef lighting, their fluorescent pigments can become particularly pronounced, giving the colony a bright, high-contrast appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the colony grows, Super Sunflower Zoanthids spread laterally by producing new polyps around the established colony, gradually forming a dense mat across suitable rockwork. Their compact growth habit and vivid coloration make them an excellent option for adding concentrated color to a reef without taking up the space of a large LPS or SPS colony. 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Depending on the individual specimen and aquarium conditions, the surface can range from deeper green to bright fluorescent shades, with blue-heavy reef lighting often bringing out additional fluorescence and contrast. When fully expanded, the mushroom develops a thick, fleshy appearance with a naturally irregular surface that gently moves in the current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/em\u003e mushrooms are generally adaptable corals that can thrive in a variety of reef environments when provided with stable conditions and appropriate lighting. They typically grow by expanding their individual disc and reproducing through splitting or budding, eventually forming clusters of mushrooms. 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These mushrooms can become considerably larger when fully inflated, so provide sufficient space from neighboring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle, indirect flow is ideal. The mushroom should be able to \u003cstrong\u003einflate fully and move naturally with the current\u003c\/strong\u003e without being constantly pushed against rockwork or neighboring corals. Avoid strong, concentrated flow, which can cause the mushroom to remain contracted or potentially detach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhodactis can reproduce and spread under favorable conditions. If you want to control its growth, placing it on a separate rock or dedicated mushroom island is recommended. Keep reasonable distance from neighboring corals because larger specimens can shade or irritate corals growing nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLighting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Rhodactis generally performs well under \u003cstrong\u003e30–100 PAR\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Feed appropriately sized portions and avoid placing large pieces of food directly on the mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Rhodactis Mushroom is an excellent choice for reef keepers looking for an easy-care coral with vibrant fluorescent color, unique texture, and a naturally fleshy appearance. 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As the coral expands, its broad disc develops a soft, irregular surface that gives it plenty of visual texture and depth. Under blue-heavy reef lighting, the red coloration can take on additional fluorescent highlights and contrast, making this mushroom particularly attractive in lower-light areas of the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other \u003cem\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/em\u003e mushrooms, the Red Interstellar Mushroom is generally adaptable and undemanding when provided with stable reef conditions. It can expand considerably when comfortable and may reproduce through splitting or budding, eventually developing into a small group of mushrooms. 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Sudden increases in intensity can cause contraction, stress, or changes in coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue-heavy reef lighting can enhance fluorescent pigments and bring additional depth to the red coloration, while a balanced reef spectrum provides a more natural representation of the mushroom's appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRhodactis\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily \u003cstrong\u003ephotosynthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e, receiving much of its energy from its symbiotic algae, but it can also capture small food particles from the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplemental feeding is optional but beneficial. When fully expanded, occasional offerings of \u003cstrong\u003efine powdered coral foods, phytoplankton, or small zooplankton-based foods\u003c\/strong\u003e can provide additional nutrition and support growth. Feed appropriately sized portions and avoid placing large pieces of food directly on the mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Red Interstellar Mushroom is an excellent choice for reef keepers looking to add bold red coloration, fleshy texture, and natural movement to their aquarium. 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