Blue Hornet Zoanthids Aquaculture Saltwater Coral. Grown in USA at coralSLover Aquaculture Farm. Zero Wild Collection. Legally Permitted.
🌿 Sustainably Aquacultured Live Saltwater Coral Frags – Zero Wild Collection
Welcome to coralSLover, a family-owned reef aquaculture farm based in Upstate New York — proudly providing 100% legally aquaculture coral frags and colony’s to reefers across the U.S.We are a licensed facility holding a valid Marine Hatchery Permit issued by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). All coral sold is propagated in our indoor, shore-based, closed saltwater systems and meets U.S. legal standards for marine ornamental aquaculture.
🌊 We don’t collect corals from the wild. Each coral frag is adopted, and propagated in-our farm from tank-raised, long-established colonies — many thriving with us since 2010. We’re committed to growing the reefing hobby responsibly by protecting wild ecosystems and promoting ethical marine aquaculture.
✅ Our Corals is:
• Fully healed and pest-free
• Carefully clipped from vibrant parent colonies
• Adapted to tank life for better survivability
• Grown under optimal reef lighting and flowOur corals are available in a wide range of stunning species including:
Mushrooms | Softies | Zoanthids | LPS | SPS
Whether you’re just getting started or collecting rare pieces, we’ll hand-select corals tailored to your reef tank’s lighting, flow, and experience level.
Blue Hornet Zoanthids Baby Blue Face | Bright Green-Yellow Ring | Purple & Green-Yellow Tentacles Aquacultured Frags from coralSLover
The Blue Hornet Zoanthid is a standout coral known for its incredible contrast and bold color pattern. It features a vibrant baby blue face, surrounded by a distinctive bright green-yellow ring, and purple with green-yellow tentacles — making each polyp a stunning centerpiece in any reef tank.
Why Choose coralSLover Frags? Our aquacultured Blue Hornets are sustainably grown in clean, controlled indoor reef systems. This means pest-free, hardy corals that adapt quickly and thrive in home aquariums.
Product Highlights: Sought-after Hornet zoa coloration Bright baby blue face with vivid green-yellow outer ring Unique purple and green-yellow tentacles.
Available in multiple frag sizes — including small clusters or singles Hardy, colorful, and great for beginners or collectors
Care Tips:
Lighting: Moderate to high light enhances coloration
Flow: Moderate, with indirect current for full polyp extension
Feeding (Optional): Responds to fine coral foods like reef-roids or powdered blends
Why Zoanthids?
Zoanthids — often affectionately called "Zoas" — are among the most popular soft corals in reef keeping. Known for their vast color variations and eye-catching patterns, they’re perfect for both beginner aquarists and advanced collectors. From easy starter frags to vibrant centerpiece colonies, Zoas offer both beauty and resilience.
Care Level: Easy
Zoanthids are hardy, adaptable, and thrive under a wide range of lighting — from low to high intensity. Whether you’re running LED, T5, or halide systems, they’ll adjust well. New arrivals should be acclimated under lower light levels and gradually moved to brighter areas to avoid shock and bring out the best coloration.
Water Flow: Moderate to High
Good flow helps keep detritus off the polyps, supports healthy growth, and discourages nuisance algae buildup. Zoas benefit from gentle swaying rather than being blasted by direct current.
Feeding (Optional):
While Zoanthids primarily derive energy through photosynthesis via their symbiotic zooxanthellae, they can also absorb dissolved nutrients and may capture microplankton or coral food. Occasional feeding can encourage faster growth and brighter coloration, though it’s not essential.🚚 Shipping Options (U.S. Only):
Standard 2-Day Shipping – $17.95
• Ship Days: Mon–Wed
• Best for hardy corals in mild temperaturesOvernight Shipping – $39.00
• Ship Days: Mon–Thu
• Highly Recommended for All orders, specially for sensitive species or weather extremes📦 Packaging:
• Frags shipped in secure specimen cups or double-bagged
• Insulated boxes with heat or cold packs as needed
• Contact us for extreme weather packing assistanceDOA Policy (Dead on Arrival):
If a coral arrives DOA:Contact us within 2 hours of delivery
Include clear photos in water under aquarium light
Provide a short description for our documentation
If eligible, we’ll issue store credit or replacement based on availability.Important:
Even if you don’t receive an immediate response, our system records the delivery time. As long as your message is sent within the 2-hour window, it will be honored and reviewed during our inspection process.We are committed to working with our customers to ensure a fair resolution — whether that's a replacement, store credit, or further investigation depending on the case.
⚠️ Legal & Policy Compliance Notice:
We comply with all applicable U.S. laws and Etsy’s Endangered or Threatened Wildlife Products Policy.
• We do not sell CITES Appendix
• All corals are domestically propagated under U.S. Marine Hatchery Permit
• No wild-collected or illegally imported species are sold — ever.📷 Note About Photos:
Images shown represent our corals under blue or white lights in display tanks. You will receive frags matching the size description; shape and color may vary slightly due to natural variation and shipping stress.🌍 Let’s build a reef-safe hobby together
🧡 coralSLover Aquaculture Farm. Zero Wild Collection. Legally Permitted Facility.
Blue Hornet Zoanthids Aquaculture Saltwater Coral. Grown in USA
Zoanthids and Palythoa are a large group of corals in the reef keeping hobby. They come in an incredible range of colors and patterns making them very popular with both beginner hobbyists and rare coral collectors tracking down the uncommon color morphs. In terms of care, both Zoanthids and Palythoa are fairly easy to keep. They tolerate a wide range of lighting intensities and water conditions. Once settled in, zoas multiply quickly.