OG Purple People Eater Zoanthids - Stock Coral
Originally founded in 2001 by Blane Perun from an Indonesian shipment. This zoanthid was apparently the first morph that got everyone to start naming morphs.
Interesting information: The first frags were fetched around $200 on ebay. Perun decided to use the funds to support an organization called Christian Children's Fund, focusing on Indonesia since that's where the colony came from.
Originator
Blane Perun - 2001
Care Level
Intermediate level coral. Best tried after you've had success with a few other easier corals first and have an understanding of basic reef chemistry such as keeping salinity, alkalinity, calicium, and magnesium levels consistent. The coral itself is easy to care for if you test for these parameters for your reef.
Growth Rate
A moderate grower. Increased growth with feeding such as Benepets.
Lighting Placement
Prefers to be kept in lower to medium light.
Currently kept under Kessil A360X units. Mounting height 24" above water line. 12:00PM - 10:00PM at 100% blue intensity.
Flow Strength
We recommend starting smaller zoanthid frags in lower flow until it reaches a small colony size. Once established, increase the flow level to avoid any detritus building up in between the mat. If detritus builds up inside the matting of the zoanthid, it can cause bacterial issues.
Currently kept with Maxspect Gyre 350s Pumps.
Supplements
Brightwell's Amino Acids, Lugols, Replenish, Restor, Potassion, KoralColor.
Benepets Coral Food.