Overview
Hairy Gorilla Nipple Zoanthid Polyp - Frag is a saltwater aquarium fish for stable marine systems. It should be added to a fully established aquarium with appropriate salinity, hiding places, compatible tankmates, and a diet matched to the species.
Hairy Gorilla Nipple Zoanthid Polyp - Frag is a live coral or reef livestock item for established saltwater aquariums. It does best in a stable, mature marine system with appropriate salinity, lighting, flow, and careful acclimation.
Common Name: Hairy Gorilla Nipple Zoanthid Polyp - Frag
Scientific Name: Zoanthus/Palythoa sp. (verify exact morph)
At a Glance
Type: Live Coral / Reef Livestock
Scientific Name: Zoanthus/Palythoa sp. (verify exact morph)
Tank Maturity: Best in stable, established reef aquariums
Reef Compatibility: Verify placement, flow, lighting, and aggression for the exact coral
Salinity: Keep salinity stable for reef livestock
Temperature: Keep temperature stable for reef systems
Diet: Use reef-safe foods or feeding methods appropriate for the coral type
Best Tankmates: Peaceful reef-safe livestock and compatible corals
Avoid With: Unstable tanks, coral nippers, and incompatible coral placement
Care Notes
Start with moderate placement when appropriate, observe response, and adjust lighting or flow gradually. Do not add coral to an immature or unstable reef system.
Shipping & Arrival
Most in-stock livestock generally ships in 1–2 business days when weather, livestock condition, and carrier timing are safe. Open the package promptly, keep lights low, and acclimate before release.
Before You Buy
- Is the tank cycled and stable?
- Is the aquarium large enough for adult size or final placement?
- Are tankmates compatible?
- Do you have appropriate food, cover, or supplies ready?
- Can you receive and acclimate the order promptly?
- Type: Saltwater Fish
- Adult size: Review the species and plan for adult size before stocking a marine display around a juvenile.
- Minimum tank: Base the final tank on adult size, swimming behavior, and territorial needs.
- Temperament: Match tankmates carefully and avoid pushing aggressive or delicate species into the wrong system.
- Reef compatibility: Reef safe status varies by species. Angels, butterflies, and some show fish often need extra caution in reef systems.
- Salinity: Stable marine salinity matched to an established saltwater system.
- Temperature: Stable marine temperature with minimal daily swing.
- pH: Stable marine pH in a mature saltwater system.
- Diet: Keep the right food size and feeding style ready before the fish arrives.
- Shipping: Saltwater fish are packed with marine-safe handling and stable-system transit in mind.
