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.
Compatible Neighbors
Corals compatible with Zoanthids
Every coral below passes the reef-compatibility engine when placed alongside Zoanthids. Verdicts account for stinging sweepers, wandering anemones, and overgrowth pressure. Cautions mean you can still keep both but should plan placement (frag plugs, separate rockwork, sight breaks).
Discosoma Mushroom
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Hammer Coral
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Frogspawn Coral
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Torch Coral
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Duncan Coral
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Birdsnest Coral
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Montipora Capricornis
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Bubble Tip Anemone
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Maxima Clam
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Toadstool Leather
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Devil's Hand Coral
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Ricordea Florida Mushroom
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
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