Atlantis Aquacultured Glitter Goniopora Frags
A highly distinctive aquacultured Goniopora featuring contrasting purple and green tones, luminous oral discs and fine fluorescent speckling across its extended polyps. This glitter-like pattern creates exceptional detail and movement under reef aquarium lighting.
About the Glitter Goniopora
The Glitter Goniopora is a collectible Goniopora variety named for the shimmering pattern visible across its fleshy polyps. Each flower-shaped polyp displays approximately 24 tentacles surrounding a contrasting oral disc.
Once settled, the polyps extend beyond the skeleton and move gently in the surrounding current, revealing the intricate speckled pattern that gives this coral its distinctive appearance.
Atlantis Aquacultured
These frags have been produced directly from our established Atlantis mother colony and grown under captive aquarium conditions. Aquaculturing provides a documented history within reef systems while reducing reliance on newly collected wild colonies.
Each frag will naturally vary slightly in shape, size and polyp count.
Current Availability
A limited release of five frags has been produced from the mother colony. These are currently resting and being monitored following propagation.
They are expected to become available within approximately 5–7 days, subject to complete return of healthy polyp extension. Frags will only be released once we are satisfied with their condition.
Care Requirements
* Care Level: Moderate
* Lighting: Moderate; approximately 100–170 PAR
* Flow: Gentle to moderate, indirect and varied
* Placement: Lower to middle areas of the aquarium
* Temperament: Semi-aggressive
* Stability: Requires stable water chemistry and consistent nutrient availability
Water Parameters
* Temperature: 24–26°C
* Salinity: 1.025–1.026 SG
* Alkalinity: 8–9 dKH
* Calcium: 400–450 ppm
* Magnesium: 1,250–1,400 ppm
* Nitrate: 2–15 ppm
* Phosphate: 0.03–0.10 ppm
Feeding
Primarily photosynthetic, but benefits from supplementary feeding with fine coral foods, zooplankton and suspended particulate foods. Feeding once or twice weekly can support healthy tissue development, consistent polyp extension and continued growth.
Compatibility
Suitable for established mixed reefs and dedicated LPS systems. Allow sufficient room for full polyp extension and future colony development. Avoid harsh direct flow and prevent contact with neighbouring corals.
Why We Love It
Its intricate fluorescent speckling, contrasting flower-shaped polyps and proven aquacultured heritage make the Atlantis Glitter Goniopora an exceptional collector’s coral with remarkable detail and movement.