CB Bowser
Zoanthus sp.
Species profile
Bubblicious
Zoanthus sp.
Also sold as: Bubblicious zoa, Bubblicious zoanthid
Bubblicious is a zoanthid with a bright yellow center, a dark maroon ring and a hot pink band.
Colors
Bright yellow center patch around a small dark mouth; a dark maroon to purple ring; a hot pink to pink-red band; and tentacles that run from pink-red at the base to slate blue-gray with tan 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 yellow centers 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 yellow center is what catches the eye, set off by a dark maroon ring and a hot pink band, with tentacles that fade from pink-red to slate blue-gray with tan 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, Bubblicious may contain palytoxin, so treat it as toxic. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling or fragging, and wash up afterward.
