🦍🟢🪸 Gorilla Nipples Zoanthus – Frag / Colony
Frag / Colony – Textured Brown Zoa with Neon Green Centre
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful (can spread over time)
Colour Form: Gorilla Nipples Zoanthus are known for their earthy brown to tan skirts combined with a bright neon-green oral disc. Under actinic lighting, the green centre glows vividly, contrasting against the darker, often slightly textured or “hairy” skirt. Under balanced white lighting, the coral reveals warm caramel, mocha and olive tones with a clean green core.
Water Conditions: 24–26 °C, dKH 7.5–8.5, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Zoanthidae
Lighting: Low to Moderate (PAR 50–120)
Water Flow: Low to Moderate
Placement: Lower to mid reef
Type: Frag / Colony
🧬 Overview
The Gorilla Nipples Zoanthus is a classic and highly recognisable zoanthid morph, valued for its unique texture and natural colour palette. Unlike ultra-neon zoas, this morph stands out through contrast between its earthy skirt and glowing centre.
The slightly textured or “fuzzy” skirt gives each polyp a distinctive look, adding depth and character to zoanthid gardens. Under blue lighting, the green centre becomes more pronounced, creating a subtle but eye-catching glow.
Hardy and fast-growing, it’s an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced reef keepers looking to add variety and texture.
🧾 Frag / Colony Note
You will receive a healthy frag or small colony, selected for polyp count, texture and colour definition.
Selected for:
• Bright neon-green centres
• Distinct textured brown/tan skirts
• Unique and recognisable morph
• Strong adaptability and growth
• Excellent contrast in zoa collections
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Zoanthids rely mainly on photosynthesis but can benefit from feeding.
Recommended feeding occasionally:
• Fine coral foods or powdered plankton
• Broadcast feeding in mature systems
⚠️ Note: Handle with care, as Zoanthus species may contain palytoxins.
📈 Optimal Parameters
Parameter | Ideal Range
Alkalinity (dKH) | 7.5–8.5
Calcium (Ca) | 400–450 ppm
Magnesium (Mg) | 1250–1400 ppm
Nitrate (NO₃) | 5–15 ppm
Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.03–0.10 ppm
📍 Placement
Place in lower to mid zones with gentle to moderate flow. Allow space for spreading across rockwork.
🦍 Gorilla Nipples Zoanthus
Raw reef texture with a glowing core — a classic zoa that blends natural tones with subtle neon energy.