Coral Profile

Zoanthids

Zoanthus sp.

Also known as: Zoas, Palys

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Type

Soft coral

Difficulty

beginner

Light

medium

Flow

medium

Notes

Stalk-topped polyps in dense colonies — sold under collector names ("Sunny D", "Eagle Eye", "Rasta") at huge price spreads. Contains palytoxin; wear gloves when handling.

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