VERIFIED IDENTITY
VDM Zoa / VDM Zoanthid
VDM is a named zoanthid morph recorded in the Zoa Scan UK zoanthid catalogue. It is also recorded under the alias valentine's day massacre. Its observed colour profile combines a purple centre, red body or oral disc and red skirt, arranged in a concentric pattern. These recorded traits help reefkeepers compare specimens, although appearance can vary with aquarium lighting, photography and colony condition. Zoa Scan records this morph as easy in difficulty, with low-moderate lighting and low-moderate water flow, together with a moderate growth rate. These care details are catalogue observations rather than guarantees, so stable reef conditions and gradual acclimation remain important. Use this profile to identify VDM zoanthids, compare current UK retailer observations and review captive-grown community frags. Check the complete colour pattern and available source evidence rather than relying on the trade name alone.
Also recorded as valentine's day massacre
CURRENT UK AVAILABILITY
Approved retailer observations
The identification record is live, but no confirmed current retailer product has been matched to it.
Zoa Scan does not sell livestock, process payments or control retailer availability, delivery or guarantees.
COMMUNITY LISTINGS
Frags from fellow keepers
No active community listings for this morph.
RECORDED OBSERVATIONS
VDM growth and placement notes
- Lighting
- Low-moderate
- Flow
- Low-moderate
- Growth
- Moderate
- Difficulty
- Easy
These are catalogue observations, not guarantees. Results vary with aquarium conditions, livestock health and husbandry.
A zoanthid trade name does not indicate whether palytoxin is present. Use appropriate precautions and read the responsible reefkeeping safety guide.