PALY ZOA AUSTRALIA

Australian Palythoa Zoanthid

Transform Your Tank with Bold Australian Color and Character

Looking for a zoanthid that truly commands attention? Australian Palythoa are among the most sought-after soft polyps in the reef hobby — prized for their intense, wide-disc polyps and the kind of rich, earthy color morphs that Australian waters consistently produce. Where standard zoas offer color, these deliver presence: larger, bolder, and unmistakably premium. If you've been searching to buy Australian Paly Zoa online from a source that actually knows the difference, this is your specimen.

Australian Palys are a rewarding addition for aquarists of any level. Their generous polyp size makes every frag a visual centerpiece, and once established in a stable saltwater aquarium, they spread steadily into lush, carpet-like colonies that give any reef tank a sense of depth and maturity. Hardy enough for intermediate keepers, yet impressive enough to satisfy experienced collectors — they strike a balance that few soft corals manage.

QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE

• Common Name: Australian Palythoa, Paly Zoa
• Current Size: Frag (approx. 1–3+ polyps per piece)
• Care Level: Easy to Moderate
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive (produces palytoxin; handle with gloves)
• Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from light broadcast feeding of zooplankton or coral-specific blended foods
• Reef Safe: Yes, with caution — can overtake neighboring corals if left unchecked
• Water Conditions: Temp 76–80°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.3 | Moderate flow | Low to moderate PAR lighting

WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?

Every Palythoa we ship is ethically sourced, quarantined, and fully conditioned in our Miami facility before it ever reaches your door — so what arrives is an established, thriving specimen, not a stressed-out frag hoping to survive transit. At The Coral Boutique, we don't ship until it's ready.