Looking to add more color

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Im looking to add more colors of zoas and maybe another type of coral to my 7 month old 2.5 pico, I would like something with a vibrant red color, do any of you have recommendations for it? IMG_6432.jpeg
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utter chaos or armor of God zoas would look legit in there and add some red/orange/pink pop. or maybe a red goni
 
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forest fire digitata is a good option, also check out micromussa, their default color is a shade of red/orange generally.
 
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I think you're looking for a phytoplankton blend that has high phycoerythrin content to make the fluorescent colors pop. I recommend the HBLF 'Cosmopolitan' phytoplankton blend. There will be an explosive change in color. I have two pictures of a bottle. I'll post them when I get home. Please remind me if I forget. The Cosmopolitan has restored intense reds and blues to once muted coral.
 
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I would not add any branching SPS to a 2.5 pico, unless that was all you wanted in it and want to prune it every week.
 
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Red Goni for flowy, if you want something encrusting, Darth Maul Porites. Mine grows great and has a vivid red coloration. Not sure how strong your light is though, my Darth Maul is in about 230-240 par and pretty decent flow.
 
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