Fruit Loops Zoa

Fruit Loops Zoas are a colorful, fast-growing classic that has been a favorite in the hobby for years. Their vibrant mix of colors makes them instantly recognizable, while their hardy nature and quick growth make them a great addition to both new and established zoa collections.

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Identification

Main Color Yellow

Skirt Color Orange

Mouth Color Purple

Polyp Size Small

Colors and appearance can vary under different aquarium lighting, flow and growing conditions. Use multiple characteristics when identifying a zoanthid.

Identification Guide

What Does a Fruit Loops Zoa Look Like?

Fruit Loops Zoas can be identified by comparing several characteristics of the polyp rather than relying on a single color. The dominant or main coloration is yellow. Around the outside of the polyp, the skirt is typically orange. The mouth is purple.

They are classified in the Coral Stop Zoa Guide as having a small polyp size.

Aquarium lighting can significantly change how zoanthid colors appear, so compare the main color, skirt, mouth, rings and markings together when identifying Fruit Loops Zoas.

Zoanthid Care

How to Grow Fruit Loops Zoas

Fruit Loops Zoas should be kept in a stable reef aquarium with appropriate lighting and water movement. Zoanthids are generally adaptable corals, but sudden changes in lighting, flow or water chemistry can cause polyps to remain closed or slow their growth.

Start Fruit Loops Zoas in an area with moderate conditions and observe their polyp extension and coloration. If moving them into stronger lighting, acclimate them gradually rather than making a sudden change. Provide enough water movement to keep debris from settling on the colony without directing an excessively strong stream directly at the polyps.

Lighting Low to moderate; acclimate gradually to stronger light

Water Flow Low to moderate, with enough movement to prevent debris buildup

Placement Rockwork or frag plugs with room for the colony to spread

Feeding & Nutrition

What Should You Feed Fruit Loops Zoas?

Zoanthids receive much of their energy from light through their symbiotic algae, but supplemental feeding can provide additional nutrition. Small-particle coral foods and feeding-response supplements can be used as part of a balanced reef-feeding routine.

When feeding Fruit Loops Zoas, use small amounts and avoid allowing excess food to accumulate around the colony. Below are several zoanthid and coral-feeding products available from Coral Stop.