Gator Eye Zoas

About this coral

Gator Eye Zoas – Multiples Available are live zoanthid/polyps colonies (a type of soft coral) sold as multiple frags for reef aquarists who want bold, compact “button” polyps and a textured, eye-catching display. Zoanthids are typically used as an easy-to-integrate reef invertebrate, growing into small colonies on the substrate or on the included frag plug. Because “Gator Eye Zoas” is commonly used to describe a named strain within zoanthid/paly groups, treat variety traits (like appearance) as individual and allow for natural variation between frags. In day-to-day care, the practical goal is stable reef water, appropriate light, and gentle flow so the polyps remain open and healthy.

Features:

• Colonial growth with compact, button-like polyps that build into small colonies
• Great for adding contrasting texture and visual density to a reef rockscape
• Generally suited to aquariums with low to moderate lighting compared with high-light SPS
• Usually does well with gentle, indirect water movement to keep tissue from being blasted
• Best results come from stable salinity and consistent tank conditions rather than frequent parameter swings
• Space frags so nearby corals aren’t crowded; zoanthids can expand across available area

Specifications:

• Group: Zoanthid/paly soft coral (colonial polyps)
• Care level: Beginner-friendly (general zoanthid guidance)
• Light: Low to moderate reef lighting (acclimate gradually)
• Water flow: Low to moderate, indirect flow
• Temperature: Typical reef range around 72–78°F
• Salinity: Typical reef salinity around 1.023–1.026 SG
• Diet / feeding: Generally benefits from photosynthesis; direct feeding is optional when target nutrients are low
• Note on variation: Exact polyp count/shape can vary between individual frags