Yellow Brick road zoanthid

Sale Price: $34.99 Original Price: $49.99

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The Yellow Brick Road Zoanthid (Zoanthus gigantus or Zoanthus sp.) is a highly coveted "designer" coral in the reef-keeping hobby. It is celebrated for its incredibly geometric patterns and high-contrast colors, which—as the name suggests—resemble a golden path.

Visual Characteristics

What sets this specific zoanthid apart is its distinct "tiled" appearance.

  • The Oral Disc: Typically features a bright, neon yellow or gold center. The color is often so saturated it looks metallic under actinic (blue) lighting.

  • The Pattern: The yellow center is usually broken up by dark, thin lines (often black or deep purple) that create a "brick-like" or "cracked" mosaic effect.

  • The Ring: A darker, contrasting ring (frequently black or dark blue) surrounds the yellow disc before hitting the tentacles.

  • The Skirt: The tentacles (cilia) are usually short and uniform, often appearing in a contrasting shade like translucent gold or dark charcoal.

Sold 5-10 polyp frag

Please be aware that there will be an additional $60 charge sent to you if you do not meet the $400 minimum for free shipping on live goods

The Yellow Brick Road Zoanthid (Zoanthus gigantus or Zoanthus sp.) is a highly coveted "designer" coral in the reef-keeping hobby. It is celebrated for its incredibly geometric patterns and high-contrast colors, which—as the name suggests—resemble a golden path.

Visual Characteristics

What sets this specific zoanthid apart is its distinct "tiled" appearance.

  • The Oral Disc: Typically features a bright, neon yellow or gold center. The color is often so saturated it looks metallic under actinic (blue) lighting.

  • The Pattern: The yellow center is usually broken up by dark, thin lines (often black or deep purple) that create a "brick-like" or "cracked" mosaic effect.

  • The Ring: A darker, contrasting ring (frequently black or dark blue) surrounds the yellow disc before hitting the tentacles.

  • The Skirt: The tentacles (cilia) are usually short and uniform, often appearing in a contrasting shade like translucent gold or dark charcoal.

Sold 5-10 polyp frag