Glitter Goni Frag

Glitter Goniopora Frag

Transform Your Tank with Flowing Metallic Color and Movement

Looking for a show-stopping centerpiece coral? The Glitter Goniopora is one of the most visually captivating varieties in the hobby. Its long, swaying polyps shimmer with an iridescent metallic sheen that catches light from every angle. Once considered notoriously difficult to keep, modern reef-keeping techniques have made this species far more accessible, and well-conditioned frags like ours give hobbyists a genuine shot at long-term success. This is not a coral you'll find at your local shop. It's the kind of rare addition that draws eyes the moment guests see your reef tank.

Goniopora frags establish surprisingly quickly when placed in moderate flow with stable water parameters, rewarding patient aquarists with expansive polyp extension that can more than double the coral's apparent size. Watching this specimen fully open is genuinely satisfying: a dense, animated bloom of glittering polyps that pulses gently with the current. As it grows and encrusts over time, it becomes an increasingly dramatic focal point in any marine aquarium setup.

QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE

• Common Name: Glitter Goniopora (Flower Pot Coral)
• Current Size: Frag (approx. 1 to 1.5 inch frag plug)
• Care Level: Advanced
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive, keep space between it and neighboring corals; sweeper polyps can sting
• Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from target feeding with microplankton, coral-specific amino acids, and fine-particulate foods 2 to 3x per week
• Reef Safe: Yes, with caution, maintain adequate spacing from adjacent corals
• Water Conditions: Temp 76 to 80°F | Salinity 1.025 to 1.026 | pH 8.1 to 8.3 | Alkalinity 8 to 10 dKH | Calcium 400 to 450 ppm | Nitrate <10 ppm | Phosphate <0.1 ppm | Moderate flow, moderate lighting (PAR 50 to 100)

WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?

Every Glitter Goni frag sold by The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and carefully conditioned in our Miami facility before it ever ships to your door, so you're receiving a stable, acclimated coral that's already thriving, not one still recovering from the stress of collection. We don't ship until it's ready, because your success is our reputation.