VW Bloodshots Zoanthids

One of the most unique looking zoanthids that we have the pleasure of growing in the farm. They have great growth rates and get rather large polyps under the right conditions. What makes this zoanthid so unique is their ability to have a wide variety of hues and spectrums from the same frag. Some of the polyps may have a "rainbow" like sheen around the silver-blue ring, while others will be a more soft pastel sky blue. The center coloration can also be a soft purple and transition to a more red-magenta coloration. You can see the slight differences in this grown out frag shown.



Although named Bloodshots, this morph belongs more closely to the "Vampire" family of zoanthids, which are known for their vampire fangs on the body and silvery hue. However, this zoanthid morph tends to get confused more often with Sonic Flares/ Vamps in Drags. Both have very similar patterns, but this one has a more pink center and softer blue coloration, while the Sonic Flares have a more distinct silver body with red rings. We're not sure where the name transition started, but VW Bloodshots and Vamps in Drags are definitely different zoanthids. Both are equally gorgeous, with the VW Bloodshots being almost a pastel version of the Vamps in Drags/ Sonic Flares.