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Zoanthid Polyp: Eagle Eye Zoa's

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Approximate Purchase Size: 5-6 polyps


Our Bright Eagle Eye zoanthid polyps are one of the most popular of the classic saltwater morphs. Bright Eagle Eye Zoanthid's have orange faces with purple in the center and outer ring. The tentacles are bright green. Eagle Eye zoanthid polyps are one that's easy to keep which makes them a good choice for the beginner reefer. A classic zoanthid that has been in high demand for years. Like all of our polyps they are aquacultured specimens, many generations removed from the original wild starter colonies. Very hardy, a moderate growth rate. With their tolerance for a wide range in both water flow and lighting it's great for the reef tank beginner.

Keeping your parameters at the standard level will help these corals stay happy. Set your salinity between 1.024 and 1.026. Your pH should range around 8.3 and your temperature should stay between 77 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit.

Aggressiveness They are not an aggressive coral. They won't sting other corals.

Water flow They do well in fast to slow water flow.

Lighting These zoanthids require low to moderate lighting (PAR 60-150) to maintain their color. T5's, Metal Halides, or LED's can all grow Zoanthids and Palythoa when the proper PAR levels are provided. We recommend a 14-20K color spectrum for best coloration.

Placement Polyps may be placed anywhere which provides the required water flow and lighting level.

Diet and Feeding It is recommended to feed zoas directly. Zooplankton and cyclopleeze we highly recommended. Each zoanthid is different, so testing different kinds of food is highly recommended. The thing that makes these animals so easy to care for is their high tolerance for dirty water. While it is important to make sure that any tank is always clean, zoas will not be immediately harmed by dirty water. Something important to keep in mind when introducing zoas into a tank is that they multiply rapidly. Keep enough room between the different corals so they do not compete for space.

Caution Some Zoanthid's secrete a poison through their mucus known as palytoxin. Palytoxin is extremely dangerous, and it affects humans in a very adverse way. The toxin enters the system via open wounds, ingestion, and injection. What is highly recommended with these Zoanthids and Palythoa when handling, is to wear protective gear, such as gloves and goggles, and to use tongs or tweezers to avoid any contact with skin.




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Photos are representative of each species. All marine life will be unique and variations should be expected, color and sizes may vary.
*Guarantee Restriction: All of our livestock are guaranteed. However for one or more of these species, they may be marked with a guarantee restriction. If it does, it means the specific animal may not handle stress from environmental conditions well. These stresses can include poor water quality, harassment from tank mates or confined aquarium conditions. When stressed, these species can lose the ability to ward off infection and disease. Other species may be listed as Restricted because they have such specialized feeding requirements that is difficult recreate in a aquarium and may succumb to malnutrition.