CoralBeginner care10g minimum

Zoanthids reef compatibility check

Zoanthus spp.

Colorful beginner soft coral, best isolated where spreading is welcome.

Minimum tank
10 gallons
Care level
Beginner
Reef safety
Safe
Bioload score
0.2
Stocking stage
Middle
Flow need
Moderate
Light need
Moderate

Compatibility warnings

  • Handle carefully; some palythoa/zoa relatives can contain palytoxin.
  • Can spread onto nearby rockwork.
  • Check adult size against the final tank, not the fish or coral at purchase size.
  • Add livestock slowly so the bioload and nutrient export can keep up.
  • Use the planner when this animal changes the tank-size, flow, lighting, or stocking plan.

Tank fit and maturity gate

Tank minimum
10 gallons

ReefCrafter uses 10 gallons as the planning floor for adult size, swimming room, nutrient load, and aggression margin.

Maturity gate
1 month

This animal should wait until the tank has enough age, food web stability, or parameter history.

Care notes

Temperament
Territorial
Reef safety
Safe
Adult size
Varies
Placement
isolated rock or lower to middle reef
Diet
Mostly photosynthetic; can catch fine foods.
Flow
Moderate
Light
Moderate
Bioload
0.2