Sonic Flare
Zoanthus sp.
Species profile
CB King Jawbreaker Hornets
Zoanthus sp.
Also sold as: CB King Jawbreaker Hornets zoa, CB King Jawbreaker Hornets zoanthid
CB King Jawbreaker Hornets is a zoanthid with a deep navy face, a bright red-orange ring around a pale center and lime-green tentacles.
Colors
Pale pinkish-white center around a small dark mouth; a bright red-orange ring; a deep navy-blue disc with fine radial lines; and lime to yellow-green tentacles with darker bases
Care at a glance
Care level
Easy
Light
Medium
75-150 PAR
Flow
Moderate
Growth rate
Moderate
Placement
Lower to middle rockwork, ideally a spot near the front of the tank where the red-orange rings can be seen up close
Temperature
75 to 80°F (24 to 27°C)
Salinity
1.024-1.026 specific gravity (about 32-35 ppt)
Feeding
Mostly light-fed, with optional fine foods once or twice a week.
Photosynthetic; optional fine particulate food once or twice a week
Care notes
The bright red-orange ring is the signature: it circles a pale center on a deep navy face, and lime to yellow-green tentacles make a bright edge around each polyp. Under strong blue light the colors look more intense, and under whiter light they look softer. Care values here are typical for zoanthids, not measured for this morph: medium light, moderate, indirect flow and steady water. Give a new frag time to settle before judging its growth or color, and if it starts to pale, move it lower rather than changing several things at once. Zoa trade names are used loosely, and colonies sold under this name can look different, so buy from photos of the actual colony.
⚠ Palytoxin safety
Like any zoanthid, CB King Jawbreaker Hornets may contain palytoxin, so treat it as toxic. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling or fragging, and wash up afterward.
