Hallucination
Zoanthus sp.
Species profile
CC Pink Constellation
Zoanthus sp.
Also sold as: CC Pink Constellation zoa, CC Pink Constellation zoanthid
CC Pink Constellation is a zoanthid with an aqua-green center, a dark ring, a pink band and blue-violet tentacles with aqua tips.
Colors
Lime to aqua-green center with a pale glow around the mouth; a dark ring; a pink band laced with fine blue radial lines; a blue-violet outer zone; and maroon to blue-violet tentacles with aqua tips
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 banded faces 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 face is busy: an aqua-green center, a dark ring, and a pink band laced with fine blue lines, inside maroon to blue-violet tentacles with aqua tips. 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, CC Pink Constellation may contain palytoxin, so treat it as toxic. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling or fragging, and wash up afterward.
