Nuclear Yellow Palythoa – High-Voltage Glow, Zero Chill
The Nuclear Yellow Palythoa is a legendary paly morph known for its radioactive yellow centers and thick electric green skirts. It thrives under blue lighting and creates instant contrast in any Zoa or Paly garden. Bold, fast-growing, and beginner-friendly, this coral is as tough as it is bright.
Coral Highlights:
☢️ Nuclear Yellow Centers – Intense glow under blues and actinics
💚 Thick Green Skirts – Classic paly fringe with vibrant edge color
💡 Lighting: Moderate to high PAR (100–200) brings out maximum glow
🌊 Flow: Moderate – helps keep polyps open and healthy
🧪 Parameters:
Temp: 75–78°F
Salinity: 1.025
dKH: 8–11
Calcium: 400–450 ppm
Magnesium: 1300+ ppm
Nitrates: 2–10 ppm
Phosphates: 0.02–0.08 ppm
Placement: Low to mid rockwork – spreads easily once established
Feeding: Photosynthetic, but may grow faster with reef roids or amino acids
Care Level: Very Easy – One of the most forgiving and flashy soft corals
📦 Note: Frags are not WYSIWYG, but pulled from this exact colony type.
🔒 Safety Note: May contain palytoxin. Avoid handling with open wounds, and wash hands after contact.
Aquacultured, healthy, and shipped with our live arrival guarantee.
