Dragon Eyes Zoanthids

About this coral

Dragon Eyes Zoanthids are a type of zoanthid polyp in the “Zoanthids & Palys” category—small, colonial reef invertebrates often used to create colorful, living accents on rockwork. In a reef aquarium, zoanthids are commonly placed on the substrate or fragged rock so they can expand into a mat-like colony, helping fill aquascapes while benefiting from the system’s stable water conditions and lighting. (Exact scientific name and morph-specific traits aren’t provided here, so this description covers general zoanthid-group care guidance.)

Features:

• Colonial growth habit: multiple polyps grow together on rock, spreading to form a colony over time
• Bright, display-focused polyps commonly used as reef highlights and for filling empty rock areas
• Works well in mixed reefs where compatible tank conditions stay stable
• Typically thrives in systems that provide adequate light for photosynthesis
• Generally benefits from moderate, indirect water movement rather than blasting flow
• Often performs best when attached securely to a suitable mounting surface (rock/rubble) so the colony can stabilize

Specifications:

• Care level: Beginner-to-intermediate (general zoanthid-group guidance)
• Lighting: Moderate light, typically reef lighting suitable for photosynthetic polyps
• Water flow: Moderate, indirect/medium flow; avoid strong direct blasts
• Placement: On live rock or frag/rubble in an area with stable conditions and appropriate light
• Diet: Mainly photosynthetic; may also appreciate occasional particulate foods in reef tanks
• Temperature: ~72–78°F (general reef tank range)
• Salinity: ~1.023–1.026 specific gravity (general reef range)
• pH: ~8.1–8.4 (general reef range)
• Alkalinity: ~7–12 dKH (general reef tank range)
• Calcium: ~380–450 ppm (general reef tank range)
• Magnesium: ~1200–1350 ppm (general reef tank range)