Cotton Candy Holy Grail Zoanthids
Typical needs for this coral type. Ask us if you're unsure.
Transform Your Tank with One of Reefkeeping's Most Coveted Polyps
Looking for a true collector's centerpiece... The Cotton Candy Holy Grail Zoanthid is one of the most sought-after morphs in the reef hobby — prized for its impossible combination of soft pastel pinks, creamy whites, and vivid contrasting skirts that seem to glow under reef lighting. This isn't a coral you stumble across at your local shop. Colonies of this caliber are traded among serious collectors and rarely hit the open market at any size, let alone as a mature, cuttable 4–6+ head colony ready to establish itself in your display.
At 4–6+ heads, this colony is already past the fragile frag stage — it's a statement piece that will spread steadily across your rockwork and reward patient aquarists with a stunning, ever-expanding carpet of color. Zoanthids are known for their expressive, almost animated polyp display, opening fully under good conditions and creating a sense of movement and life that few corals can match. Whether you're building a dedicated zoa garden or anchoring a high-end mixed reef, this is the kind of addition you build a layout around.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name: Cotton Candy Holy Grail Zoanthids
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Current Size: 4–6+ heads (colony)
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Care Level: Moderate (established colonies are forgiving, but pristine water quality is key to preserving color)
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive (produces palytoxin; keep spaced from neighboring corals)
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Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from light target feeding of amino acids or coral foods 1–2x per week
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Reef Safe: Yes, with caution (handle with gloves; toxic if introduced to open wounds or eyes)
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Water Conditions: 72–78°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.3 | moderate lighting and moderate flow
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every specimen we ship from The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and carefully conditioned in our Miami facility before it ever goes in a box — so you receive coral that is healthy, acclimated, and thriving, not stressed from a long supply chain.