Palythoa

Palythoa Corals: Bold Polyps and Easy Reef Color

Palythoa corals bring bright colors, strong texture, and natural coverage to reef aquariums. At Corals Depot, each Palythoa coral is selected for health, color, and growth potential. Also known as Palys or button polyps, these soft corals form attractive colonies with large polyps, colorful oral discs, and a bold look that stands out on live rock.

This coral group includes many Palythoa species, from classic green and red Palys to ultra Palythoa frags, Indo Ultra varieties, and WYSIWYG Palythoa colonies. Palythoa polyps are popular with reef hobbyists because they adapt well to stable reef tank conditions and can grow steadily once settled. They pair well with zoanthids, coral frags, and other aquarium corals when given enough space and consistent care.

Care Tips:

Use low to moderate light and moderate flow for healthy polyp extension.
Keep water parameters stable and avoid placing Palys too close to aggressive corals.
Wear gloves and eye protection when handling Palythoa corals, as some may contain palytoxin.