Indo Gator Eyes Zoanthids

About this coral

Indo Gator Eyes Zoanthids are zoanthid soft corals—colonies made of many individual polyps—that add bold, “polyp-on-rock” coverage to reef aquariums. In practice, they’re used as beginner-friendly, colorful reef polyps that can be placed on live rock or frag plugs to establish steady growth under stable saltwater conditions and appropriate light and water flow. Group-level care guidance is provided for zoanthids.

Features:

• Bright, polyp-forming soft-coral look that helps fill out reef rockwork over time
• Generally considered easy to moderate to keep when acclimated and maintained with stable water conditions
• Best placed with gentle, steady flow to help keep polyps clean and unobstructed
• Typically does best under low-to-moderate lighting, with placement adjusted as colonies acclimate
• Relatively forgiving on a reef compared with stony corals, but still benefits from consistent salinity, temperature, and carbonate system stability
• Use careful handling practices: zoantharian corals can contain palytoxin, so avoid risky handling practices and use appropriate precautions

Specifications:

• Care level (general zoanthids): Easy to moderate
• Light: Low to moderate lighting (zoanthids generally do best under low-to-moderate light) ([bulkreefsupply.com](https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/content/post/coral-care-guide-zoanthids?utm_source=openai))
• Water flow: Moderate, steady/gentle flow (helps prevent debris buildup) ([bulkreefsupply.com](https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/content/post/coral-care-guide-zoanthids?utm_source=openai))
• Temperature: About 75–78°F ([bulkreefsupply.com](https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/content/post/coral-care-guide-zoanthids?utm_source=openai))
• Salinity: Specific gravity about 1.025–1.026 ([bulkreefsupply.com](https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/content/post/coral-care-guide-zoanthids?utm_source=openai))
• Alkalinity: About 8–9.5 dKH ([bulkreefsupply.com](https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/content/post/coral-care-guide-zoanthids?utm_source=openai))
• Magnesium: About 1300–1450 ppm ([bulkreefsupply.com](https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/content/post/coral-care-guide-zoanthids?utm_source=openai))
• Handling safety note: Zoantharians can contain palytoxin; handle with appropriate precautions and avoid practices that can create aerosols or transfer toxin to skin/eyes ([ornamentalfish.org](https://ornamentalfish.org/what-we-do/advice-information/care-sheets/caresheets-marine-fish/how-to-avoid-palytoxin-poisoning-if-you-keep-corals/?utm_source=openai))