Rasta Zoanthids
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
Fruit Loop Zoanthids
Fruit Loop Zoanthids are a market-leading, highly sought-after morph known for saturated neon rings and consistent availability that keeps resale and frag markets active. They command a higher retail price than common strains like Rasta but justify it with stable coloration under a range of lighting and strong demand from collectors, offering solid return-on-investment for fraggers while remaining less hazardous to handle than Palythoa specimens.
Candy-bright hues
Lively polyp clusters
Candy-bright hues
Lively polyp clusters
Review Summary
"Fruit Loop Zoanthids are praised for striking multi-color patterns and reliable propagation over time, with most hobbyists reporting stable color and good polyp division; a minority note occasional fading without strong lighting."
Breakfast-bowl pop
Highly fluorescent orange and green rings that stand out under actinic light
Breakfast-bowl pop
Highly fluorescent orange and green rings that stand out under actinic light
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Fruit Loop Zoanthids are a market-leading, highly sought-after morph known for saturated neon rings and consistent availability that keeps resale and frag markets active. They command a higher retail price than common strains like Rasta but justify it with stable coloration under a range of lighting and strong demand from collectors, offering solid return-on-investment for fraggers while remaining less hazardous to handle than Palythoa specimens.
Candy-bright hues
Lively polyp clusters
Breakfast-bowl pop
Highly fluorescent orange and green rings that stand out under actinic light
Thrive under moderate lighting with stable water parameters
Candy-bright hues
Lively polyp clusters
Breakfast-bowl pop
Highly fluorescent orange and green rings that stand out under actinic light
Thrive under moderate lighting with stable water parameters
$35-100 CAD
Eagle Eye Zoanthids
Eagle Eye Zoanthids occupy a premium niche thanks to their rare patterning and intense contrast, attracting advanced hobbyists willing to pay a premium for exclusivity and display impact. Technically more delicate and slower to spread than Rasta or Fruit Loop, they typically fetch higher prices on the market and are treated as collector items rather than bulk frags, which makes them a strategic purchase for reefkeepers prioritizing unique focal points over rapid colony expansion.
Sharp center contrast
Focused radial pattern
Sharp center contrast
Focused radial pattern
Review Summary
"Eagle Eye Zoanthids receive positive feedback for their distinctive ringed appearance and steady growth in mixed reefs, though some users say sizes and contrast can vary between purchases."
Predator-eye stare
Distinctive eye-like pattern provides a strong focal point in aquascapes
Predator-eye stare
Distinctive eye-like pattern provides a strong focal point in aquascapes
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Eagle Eye Zoanthids occupy a premium niche thanks to their rare patterning and intense contrast, attracting advanced hobbyists willing to pay a premium for exclusivity and display impact. Technically more delicate and slower to spread than Rasta or Fruit Loop, they typically fetch higher prices on the market and are treated as collector items rather than bulk frags, which makes them a strategic purchase for reefkeepers prioritizing unique focal points over rapid colony expansion.
Sharp center contrast
Focused radial pattern
Predator-eye stare
Distinctive eye-like pattern provides a strong focal point in aquascapes
Benefits from gradual acclimation to brighter lighting and stable conditions
Sharp center contrast
Focused radial pattern
Predator-eye stare
Distinctive eye-like pattern provides a strong focal point in aquascapes
Benefits from gradual acclimation to brighter lighting and stable conditions
$50-200 CAD
Armor of God Palythoa
Armor of God Palythoa is a market leader among Palythoa for its robust, large-mouth polyps and prolific colonial growth, offering strong financial value to experienced fraggers because single colonies can yield many frags. Technically it requires stricter safety protocols due to palytoxin risk — a tradeoff compared with Zoanthids — but its hardiness and rapid spread can outcompete softer morphs in mixed tanks if handled responsibly.
Thick colony armor
Bold earthy tones
Thick colony armor
Bold earthy tones
Review Summary
"Armor of God Palythoa is liked for its bold patterns and hardiness, but long-term keepers caution about aggressive spreading and the need for careful handling due to palytoxin concerns; many hobbyists report good survival and rapid colony expansion when managed."
Guardian-like presence
Robust colonial Palythoa that rapidly forms dense mats on rockwork
Guardian-like presence
Robust colonial Palythoa that rapidly forms dense mats on rockwork
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Armor of God Palythoa is a market leader among Palythoa for its robust, large-mouth polyps and prolific colonial growth, offering strong financial value to experienced fraggers because single colonies can yield many frags. Technically it requires stricter safety protocols due to palytoxin risk — a tradeoff compared with Zoanthids — but its hardiness and rapid spread can outcompete softer morphs in mixed tanks if handled responsibly.
Thick colony armor
Bold earthy tones
Guardian-like presence
Robust colonial Palythoa that rapidly forms dense mats on rockwork
Contains palytoxin—requires careful handling, gloves, and eye protection
Thick colony armor
Bold earthy tones
Guardian-like presence
Robust colonial Palythoa that rapidly forms dense mats on rockwork
Contains palytoxin—requires careful handling, gloves, and eye protection
$60-250 CAD
Nuclear Green Palythoa
Nuclear Green Palythoa stands out for its extreme fluorescence under actinic lighting and immediate visual punch in displays, commanding premium prices for that signature neon green appearance. While it can spread faster and create dramatic centerpieces more quickly than many Zoanthids, buyers should factor in the higher handling risk and necessary safety equipment; financially it performs well in the display and frag markets because of its rare coloration, but it demands experienced care.
Neon green blast
High-contrast pop
Neon green blast
High-contrast pop
Review Summary
"Nuclear Green Palythoa is frequently praised for its electric coloration and resilience in a range of tank conditions, though reviewers often warn about its competitive aggression and the necessity of safe handling practices."
Radioactive wink
Intense neon-green fluorescence that really pops under blue/actinic lighting
Radioactive wink
Intense neon-green fluorescence that really pops under blue/actinic lighting
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Nuclear Green Palythoa stands out for its extreme fluorescence under actinic lighting and immediate visual punch in displays, commanding premium prices for that signature neon green appearance. While it can spread faster and create dramatic centerpieces more quickly than many Zoanthids, buyers should factor in the higher handling risk and necessary safety equipment; financially it performs well in the display and frag markets because of its rare coloration, but it demands experienced care.
Neon green blast
High-contrast pop
Radioactive wink
Intense neon-green fluorescence that really pops under blue/actinic lighting
Fast-growing and can spread quickly across available substrate
Neon green blast
High-contrast pop
Radioactive wink
Intense neon-green fluorescence that really pops under blue/actinic lighting
Fast-growing and can spread quickly across available substrate
$40-180 CAD