Rasta Zoanthids are a best-in-class choice for hobbyists seeking bold, multicolored polyps with forgiving husbandry and fast growth; their combination of vibrant coloration and easy propagation makes them an excellent value compared with rarer, higher-priced morphs. Financially they often undercut premium varieties like Eagle Eye while delivering reliable visual impact, and technically they are more tolerant than Palythoa options — making them ideal for reefkeepers focused on rapid colony building without the palytoxin handling concerns.
Vibrant tri-color
Easy colony starter
Vibrant tri-color
Easy colony starter
Review Summary
"Buyers commonly report vibrant, consistent coloration and fast growth from Rasta Zoanthids after months in their tanks; they’re considered hardy and easy to frag, though occasional color variation between frags is noted."
Reggae-striped glow
Bright multi-colored polyps that add contrast to mixed reef tanks
Reggae-striped glow
Bright multi-colored polyps that add contrast to mixed reef tanks
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Rasta Zoanthids are a best-in-class choice for hobbyists seeking bold, multicolored polyps with forgiving husbandry and fast growth; their combination of vibrant coloration and easy propagation makes them an excellent value compared with rarer, higher-priced morphs. Financially they often undercut premium varieties like Eagle Eye while delivering reliable visual impact, and technically they are more tolerant than Palythoa options — making them ideal for reefkeepers focused on rapid colony building without the palytoxin handling concerns.
Vibrant tri-color
Easy colony starter
Reggae-striped glow
Bright multi-colored polyps that add contrast to mixed reef tanks
Moderate lighting and flow needs make it adaptable for most hobbyists
Vibrant tri-color
Easy colony starter
Reggae-striped glow
Bright multi-colored polyps that add contrast to mixed reef tanks
Moderate lighting and flow needs make it adaptable for most hobbyists
$30-120 CAD
ORA Blue Discosoma is a captive-bred blue Discosoma offered by a reputable coral aquaculture brand, prized for its consistent, stable coloration and predictable health compared with wild-collected mushrooms. It holds a market-leader position for hobbyists who value predictable acclimation and lower long-term maintenance costs, making it a technically safer (if sometimes pricier) choice than more eclectic designer morphs on this list.
Electric-blue show
Beginner-friendly polyp
Electric-blue show
Beginner-friendly polyp
Review Summary
"Buyers praise its consistently vibrant blue coloration and robust hardiness; arrives healthy from ORA but is priced above generic frags."
Moonlike shimmer
Bright, stable blue coloration produced by ORA aquaculture.
Moonlike shimmer
Bright, stable blue coloration produced by ORA aquaculture.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
ORA Blue Discosoma is a captive-bred blue Discosoma offered by a reputable coral aquaculture brand, prized for its consistent, stable coloration and predictable health compared with wild-collected mushrooms. It holds a market-leader position for hobbyists who value predictable acclimation and lower long-term maintenance costs, making it a technically safer (if sometimes pricier) choice than more eclectic designer morphs on this list.
Electric-blue show
Beginner-friendly polyp
Moonlike shimmer
Bright, stable blue coloration produced by ORA aquaculture.
Very hardy and tolerant of a wide range of lighting and flow.
Electric-blue show
Beginner-friendly polyp
Moonlike shimmer
Bright, stable blue coloration produced by ORA aquaculture.
Very hardy and tolerant of a wide range of lighting and flow.
$40-100 CAD
Green Toadstool Leather Coral (Sarcophyton)
A best-in-class choice for leather corals, the Green Toadstool is prized for its robust tissue, steady growth and tolerance of a wide range of lighting and flow — making it especially cost-effective for hobbyists and public displays. Compared with faster-fragging options like Kenya Tree or nutrient-hungry Sinularia, Sarcophyton combines low-maintenance economics with dependable long-term stability, reducing replacement and husbandry costs for keepers focused on Leather Corals.
Easy-care toadstool
Pulsing umbrella polyp
Easy-care toadstool
Pulsing umbrella polyp
Review Summary
"Buyers report the Green Toadstool (Sarcophyton) is very hardy, adapts quickly to varied lighting and flow, and makes an attractive centerpiece; occasional issues noted with shedding and needing stable parameters long-term. Overall users praise its resilience and growth for reef beginners and experienced keepers alike."
Lush green glow
Large polyps create dramatic movement in moderate flow.
Lush green glow
Large polyps create dramatic movement in moderate flow.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
A best-in-class choice for leather corals, the Green Toadstool is prized for its robust tissue, steady growth and tolerance of a wide range of lighting and flow — making it especially cost-effective for hobbyists and public displays. Compared with faster-fragging options like Kenya Tree or nutrient-hungry Sinularia, Sarcophyton combines low-maintenance economics with dependable long-term stability, reducing replacement and husbandry costs for keepers focused on Leather Corals.
Easy-care toadstool
Pulsing umbrella polyp
Lush green glow
Large polyps create dramatic movement in moderate flow.
Tolerates a wide range of lighting from medium to high.
Easy-care toadstool
Pulsing umbrella polyp
Lush green glow
Large polyps create dramatic movement in moderate flow.
Tolerates a wide range of lighting from medium to high.
$60-180 CAD
Photosynthetic Green Tree Gorgonian stands out for its lower maintenance profile thanks to symbiotic algae, which reduces supplemental feeding needs and operating expense in reef setups focused on Gorgonians and Sea Fans. It is generally more affordable and easier to keep than non-photosynthetic, feed-hungry species such as some Yellow Finger varieties, making it a smart choice for hobbyists upgrading from basic soft corals. Technically, it trades some of the bold coloration and motion of premium captive-bred ORA specimens for energy-efficiency and stable long-term husbandry.
Low feeding needs
Sunlit green shimmer
Low feeding needs
Sunlit green shimmer
Review Summary
"The Photosynthetic Green Tree Gorgonian is widely regarded as one of the easier gorgonians to keep, with many users reporting reliable photosynthetic growth and resilience, provided lighting and moderate flow are maintained."
Chlorophyll champion
Contains symbiotic zooxanthellae so it thrives under moderate to high lighting.
Chlorophyll champion
Contains symbiotic zooxanthellae so it thrives under moderate to high lighting.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Photosynthetic Green Tree Gorgonian stands out for its lower maintenance profile thanks to symbiotic algae, which reduces supplemental feeding needs and operating expense in reef setups focused on Gorgonians and Sea Fans. It is generally more affordable and easier to keep than non-photosynthetic, feed-hungry species such as some Yellow Finger varieties, making it a smart choice for hobbyists upgrading from basic soft corals. Technically, it trades some of the bold coloration and motion of premium captive-bred ORA specimens for energy-efficiency and stable long-term husbandry.
Low feeding needs
Sunlit green shimmer
Chlorophyll champion
Contains symbiotic zooxanthellae so it thrives under moderate to high lighting.
Tree-like growth provides height and structure without aggressive overgrowth.
Low feeding needs
Sunlit green shimmer
Chlorophyll champion
Contains symbiotic zooxanthellae so it thrives under moderate to high lighting.
Tree-like growth provides height and structure without aggressive overgrowth.
$60-120 CAD
BlueHaven Aquatics' Silver Xenia Coral Frag is the beginner-friendly, budget-oriented option that combines attractive iridescence with forgiving care requirements and fast attachment to rockwork. Compared with premium color morphs and larger colonies, its lower price and high survivability make it the most cost-effective choice for building pulsing coral displays quickly.
Silvery shimmer
Compact frag size
Silvery shimmer
Compact frag size
Review Summary
"Silver Xenia frags are reported as strong pulsing, easy-to-propagate pieces that quickly establish; common notes include rapid spreading that needs control and occasional losses during shipping."
Shines like moonlight
Silver-hued pulsing Xenia frag adds shimmering contrast and dynamic motion to displays.
Shines like moonlight
Silver-hued pulsing Xenia frag adds shimmering contrast and dynamic motion to displays.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
BlueHaven Aquatics' Silver Xenia Coral Frag is the beginner-friendly, budget-oriented option that combines attractive iridescence with forgiving care requirements and fast attachment to rockwork. Compared with premium color morphs and larger colonies, its lower price and high survivability make it the most cost-effective choice for building pulsing coral displays quickly.
Silvery shimmer
Compact frag size
Shines like moonlight
Silver-hued pulsing Xenia frag adds shimmering contrast and dynamic motion to displays.
Thrives under moderate lighting and gentle flow that encourages consistent pulsing.
Silvery shimmer
Compact frag size
Shines like moonlight
Silver-hued pulsing Xenia frag adds shimmering contrast and dynamic motion to displays.
Thrives under moderate lighting and gentle flow that encourages consistent pulsing.
$25-70 CAD
The Green Star Polyps GSP Frag from AquaBloom is a classic, fast-growing colony polyp prized for its hardiness and exceptional value, making it the go-to starter choice for hobbyists cultivating Colony Polyps (Clavularia and Star Polyps). It spreads faster and tolerates a wider range of light and flow than the rarer color morphs on this list, delivering rapid rock coverage and easy propagation at a lower price point. Technically forgiving and financially accessible, it is ideal for reefers who want quick results without the premium cost of neon or metallic varieties.
Rapid spread
Glows under actinic
Rapid spread
Glows under actinic
Review Summary
"Buyers consistently praise this Green Star Polyps (GSP) frag for being extremely hardy and fast-growing, making it ideal for beginners; some note it can become invasive or suffer tissue melt if water parameters or flow are poor. Overall longevity and rapid encrustation are commonly reported by experienced keepers."
Hardy beginner coral
Fast, encrusting growth makes it ideal for filling bare rock in colony polyp displays.
Hardy beginner coral
Fast, encrusting growth makes it ideal for filling bare rock in colony polyp displays.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Green Star Polyps GSP Frag from AquaBloom is a classic, fast-growing colony polyp prized for its hardiness and exceptional value, making it the go-to starter choice for hobbyists cultivating Colony Polyps (Clavularia and Star Polyps). It spreads faster and tolerates a wider range of light and flow than the rarer color morphs on this list, delivering rapid rock coverage and easy propagation at a lower price point. Technically forgiving and financially accessible, it is ideal for reefers who want quick results without the premium cost of neon or metallic varieties.
Rapid spread
Glows under actinic
Hardy beginner coral
Fast, encrusting growth makes it ideal for filling bare rock in colony polyp displays.
Tolerant of a wide range of lighting and moderate water flow, good for beginners.
Rapid spread
Glows under actinic
Hardy beginner coral
Fast, encrusting growth makes it ideal for filling bare rock in colony polyp displays.
Tolerant of a wide range of lighting and moderate water flow, good for beginners.
$15-40 CAD