Pineapple Express Paly
Pineapple Express Palythoa is a bold, eye-catching morph known for its explosive colour contrast and large polyp size. Each polyp features a neon green center surrounded by a vibrant red to orange face, finished with a golden yellow fringe—resembling the tropical colours of a pineapple. Under actinic lighting, their fluorescent hues intensify, making them a standout in any reef setup.
These palys are hardy, fast-growing, and beginner-friendly, making them ideal for reefers of all experience levels. They thrive in stable conditions and can quickly encrust rockwork or frag plugs, adding a splash of tropical colour to your zoa and play garden.
Aquarium Care Requirements:
Lighting: Pineapple Express Palythoa thrive under moderate to high lighting. Their vivid pink coloration becomes most pronounced under blue or actinic spectrum LEDs, making them a standout in reef tanks.
Water Flow: Moderate water flow is ideal. It helps keep the polyps clean, encourages healthy growth, and allows the zoas to open fully without being stressed by strong currents.
Placement: These zoanthids thrive when placed in the lower to mid-level areas of the tank. They adapt easily to different positions but should be gradually acclimated to more intense lighting if they are moved to a higher position.
Feeding: While they are primarily photosynthetic, occasional feedings with fine particulate foods like Reef-Roids or powdered coral foods can enhance growth and coloration.
Aggression: Pineapple Express Palythoa are peaceful and have low aggression. However, they can spread quickly, so it’s best to give them space to grow without encroaching on slower-growing corals.
FAQ Section
Q: Is this coral suitable for beginners?
Yes, Pineapple Express Palythoa are suitable for beginners. They are hardy, easy to care for and adapt well to a range of lighting and flow conditions. Their peaceful nature and relatively fast growth make them an excellent choice for those new to reef keeping who want to add vibrant colour to their tanks. Just maintain stable water parameters and moderate lighting, and they will thrive.
Q: What is the Scientific name?
A: Zoanthus sp.
Q: What is the common name?
A: Pineapple Express Palythoa
Q: What is the size and how many pieces are included in this product?
A: The product includes one frag, with 3 polyps or more.