Charming Charlie
Zoanthus sp.
Species profile
Eagle Eye
Zoanthus sp.
Also sold as: Eagle Eyes (not the same as lines sold as "Eagle Eye 2.0")
Eagle Eye is a vivid orange zoanthid with purple rings and lime-green tentacles.
Colors
Orange face with a purple center and purple outer ring, and bright green tentacles
Care at a glance
Care level
Easy
Light
Low to Medium
30-150 PAR
Flow
Moderate
Growth rate
Moderate
Placement
Lower to middle rockwork, with 2-3 inches (5-8 cm) of space from other corals
Temperature
75 to 80°F (24 to 27°C)
Salinity
1.024-1.026 specific gravity (about 32-35 ppt)
Feeding
Optional
Photosynthetic; optional fine particulate food once or twice a week
Care notes
Eagle Eye packs three strong colors into one polyp, and the green tentacles keep it bright even when the polyps are only partly open. It is a good pick for lower spots in the tank because it keeps its orange well in moderate light. Pushing it high under intense light tends to wash the purple rings toward brown. Colonies grow outward into a tight mat, so leave a gap of 2-3 inches (5-8 cm) between it and anything you don’t want covered. Expect some variation between sellers. The name has drifted over the years, and some “Eagle Eye” frags show red or blue tones in the face rather than clean orange.
⚠ Palytoxin safety
Like any zoanthid, Eagle Eye may contain palytoxin, so treat it as toxic. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling or fragging, and wash up afterward.
