Zoa babies don't look like the momma

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  1. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    I have a small frag of green zoas, the first coral I ever bought. I've moved them into my newly setup 20L and it now has about 5 baby heads growing. The thing is these babies aren't green, they seem to be more of a purplish red. Will zoas morph colors like this? Is it uncommon?

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  3. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    It happens. Not terribly common, but definitely not uncommon.

    Thumbed through DD real quick for a "typical" example:
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    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    Not the best pic, but you can see the little ones.

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    If they do turn out to be purple that would be killer!!!!;D;D;D;D
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Those are Eagles Eyes, very common with Radioactive Dragon Eyes.
     
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    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    So you're saying its a common morph? As far as I know these aren't radioactive dragons either, I have some in my 40b. These are just a plain dull green actually, pretty boring.
     
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    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Agree, and yes, those are a common morph amongst each other (those 2 particular morphs).
     
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    dpruitt7450 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    lol nice, looks like u caughts some luck :):):)
     
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    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    Thanks all. LOL it's things like this that make this hobby so exciting!
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Evolved is right about seeing the two morphs together and being common.