Red People Eater Zoanthid
Red People Eater Zoanthid
Red People Eater Zoanthid (Zoanthus sp.)
The Red People Eater Zoanthid is a popular zoanthid variety known for its bold red coloration, contrasting center, and distinctive patterned polyps. Its rich color provides excellent contrast against green, orange, and blue corals, making it an attractive addition to zoanthid gardens and mixed reef aquariums.
Zoanthids are popular soft corals because of their wide variety of colors, relatively approachable care requirements, and ability to develop into colorful colonies. Red People Eater Zoanthids can spread across nearby rockwork as new polyps develop, gradually creating a larger colony under stable reef conditions.
This is a WYSIWYG frag, so the exact zoanthid frag pictured is the specimen you will receive, including its current polyp count, coloration, and development.
Recommended Care
- Scientific Name: Zoanthus sp.
- Common Name: Red People Eater Zoanthid
- Care Level: Easy
- Lighting: Low to moderate, approximately 50–120 PAR
- Water Flow: Low to moderate — enough flow to prevent debris from settling without keeping the polyps closed
- Placement: Lower to middle areas of the aquarium, depending on lighting intensity
- Temperament: Generally peaceful, but colonies can spread onto nearby rockwork
- Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic; occasional fine particulate or appropriately sized coral foods may support growth
- Growth: Moderate to fast under favorable conditions
- Reef Safe: Yes
Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75–79°F
- Salinity: 1.024–1.026 SG
- Alkalinity: 8–10 dKH
- Calcium: 400–450 ppm
- Magnesium: 1,250–1,400 ppm
Maintain stable reef aquarium parameters and gradually acclimate the frag to your aquarium's lighting and flow. Coloration can vary depending on lighting spectrum, intensity, camera settings, and viewing conditions.
Handling note: Zoanthids should be handled carefully because some can contain palytoxin. Avoid bare-hand contact, use appropriate eye and skin protection when handling or fragging, and wash your hands afterward.