The photos are of the WYSIWYG live Zoanthid coral on a standard 3/4" frag plug.

The Flaming Sun Zoanthid is a high-contrast masterpiece that brings a dark, moody intensity to your reef. These polyps feature a deep black-purple body that makes the bright yellow center and electric orange-tipped skirts absolutely scream under actinic lighting.

What makes these a collector favorite is the sheer "glow" they provide—the yellow centers look like miniature suns eclipsed by the dark velvety texture of the polyp face. Like many designer Zoas, they are hardy and reliable growers, but their unique color palette sets them apart from the usual greens and blues. If you’re looking to add a rare, "fire and shadow" aesthetic to your WYSIWYG zoanthid collection, these Flaming Suns are the perfect choice.

Lighting: Best maintained under low to moderate light conditions with a strong blue spectrum.Currently kept under Kessil A360X units. Mounting height 24" above water line. 12:00PM - 10:00PM at 100% blue intensity.

Water Flow: Prefers moderate, gentle flow to keep the polyps clean and free of detritus.

Feeding: While they can survive on light alone, targeted feeding of small coral pellets or powder will promote faster growth and health.

Placement: Provide adequate space from other corals for them to grow, and also that as they tend to get stung easily. 

Note: Zoanthus coral but should always be handled with care. We advise wearing gloves and eye protection when working with any Zoanthid or Palythoa species.