Blue Death
Palythoa sp.
Species profile
Chong Bong
Zoanthus sp.
Also sold as: Chong Bong zoa, Chong Bong zoanthid
Chong Bong is a zoanthid with a glowing lime-green center, a speckled purple face and purple-blue tentacles with teal tips.
Colors
Glowing lime-green center around a dark mouth; a purple disc densely speckled with orange-gold; and purple-blue tentacles with teal to green 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 green 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
A glowing lime-green center sits in a purple face dusted with orange-gold speckles, with purple-blue tentacles that end in teal to green 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, Chong Bong may contain palytoxin, so treat it as toxic. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling or fragging, and wash up afterward.
