Zoanthid and Palythoa are both colonial type corals, meaning they form a colony of individual polyps all living together. ... Zoas and Palys are both very hardy soft coral placing them amount the easier to keep corals and making them a excellent choice as corals for beginners.

What is the easiest coral to keep?

Xenia Polyps are one of the easiest corals for anyone to start with. They do well in almost any aquarium, including a nano-reef aquarium. Available in a few different species, Xenia Polyps will add movement to any nano-reef aquarium.

Do zoas need lots of light?

Wilkommen. SPS and zoas both come from many depths and light qualities in the ocean. So many Zoas will do well in high light but need to be acclimated to those conditions. Yes you are correct, deeper water corals like more blue light.