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Yellow Finger Gorgonian

$14.99

Key Features:
⭐ Tall branching, feather, fan, plume, or ribbon growth forms with dramatic flowing movement in reef current
• Photosynthetic (zooxanthellate) — significantly easier to keep than NPS gorgonians
• Species may include Purple Frilly, Gold Lace, Purple Ribbon, Corky Sea Finger, or similar
• Peaceful, reef-safe soft coral — adds vertical structure and dynamic motion to any display

Size: 1-2"

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Estimated delivery between September 26 and September 28.

Yellow Finger Gorgonian

$14.99

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About this item

NPS Gorgonian

Note: This is a general description of the species — the specific specimen you receive may vary in color, size, and appearance.

NPS (Non-Photosynthetic) Gorgonians are among the most visually stunning, dramatically colorful, and universally coveted specialty invertebrates in the entire saltwater hobby. Bright saturated skeleton colors including electric yellow, deep red, vivid orange, hot pink, and pure purple support dense clusters of pure white feathery polyps that extend when feeding — a color combination so bold and unified that NPS gorgonians deliver display saturation completely unlike any photosynthetic coral in the trade — creating some of the most photogenic and immediately impactful specialty coral silhouettes in the entire reef trade. Sold as a curated NPS Gorgonian selected from current availability, which may include species such as Yellow Finger (Diodogorgia nodulifera), Red Tree (Swiftia exserta), Whip Gorgonian (Ellisella sp.), Menella species, or other azooxanthellate gorgonian species.

What makes NPS Gorgonians such coveted specialty invertebrates is the combination of extraordinary natural coloration, dramatic architectural form, and the completely different aesthetic they bring to specialist reef displays. NPS Gorgonians lack the symbiotic zooxanthellae algae found in photosynthetic corals — their bright colors come entirely from natural pigmentation in the tissue and skeleton, and their pure white polyps are the definitive visual identifier that distinguishes NPS gorgonians from their beginner-friendly photosynthetic counterparts. This complete absence of zooxanthellae is what makes NPS gorgonians display such intensely saturated colors, and also what makes them genuine specialist corals requiring dedicated daily feeding to survive. In appropriate specialist reef systems with committed feeding schedules, NPS gorgonians deliver unmatched color saturation and display presence completely impossible to achieve with any photosynthetic coral.

NPS Gorgonians are advanced specialist invertebrates that require daily target feeding and specialized reef conditions — this is not a beginner-friendly coral and is not suitable for typical reef community aquariums without dedicated NPS husbandry practices. NPS Gorgonians require daily target feeding with phytoplankton, zooplankton, marine snow, oyster feast, and fine particulate coral foods to survive long-term, and without consistent feeding, NPS gorgonians will slowly starve within 2 to 6 weeks regardless of other care attempts. NPS Gorgonians also require LOW lighting (the opposite of photosynthetic corals) — direct bright reef lighting causes nuisance algae to grow on and smother the coral, so NPS species should be placed in shaded areas, under overhangs, or on lower rockwork away from direct high-intensity light. For serious specialist reefers with dedicated NPS feeding schedules, appropriate low-light placement, and the commitment to specialist coral care, the NPS Gorgonian delivers one of the most visually stunning specialty corals available in the entire marine trade.

Available Options

1 NPS Gorgonian

One healthy NPS Gorgonian — species and color selected from current availability
Species may include Yellow Finger, Red Tree, Whip Gorgonian, Menella, or other azooxanthellate species
Bright saturated skeleton colors including yellow, red, orange, purple, or pink with pure white polyps
Non-photosynthetic (azooxanthellate) — advanced specialist coral requiring daily target feeding

Care Information

💡 Lighting Low — shaded areas, under overhangs, or lower rockwork	🌊 Water Flow Moderate to High — strong indirect flow for food delivery
📍 Placement Shaded rockwork, overhangs, or lower rockwork — mount upright	⚙️ Care Level Advanced — daily target feeding required
🐠 Temperament Peaceful — reef-safe with corals, fish, and invertebrates	🍽️ Feeding Non-photosynthetic — DAILY target feeding with phyto/zoo/marine snow required

Special Considerations

NPS Gorgonians are specialist non-photosynthetic corals and are NOT recommended for beginner reefers or typical reef aquariums without dedicated NPS husbandry — expected lifespan without proper daily feeding is only 2 to 6 weeks, with starvation being the certain cause of loss. NPS Gorgonians require daily target feeding with a rotating diet of phytoplankton (live or refrigerated), zooplankton (rotifers, copepods), marine snow, oyster feast, coral feeding preparations, and fine particulate coral foods — buyers should plan around dedicated daily feeding routines before purchase. Place NPS Gorgonians in low-light areas such as shaded rockwork, under overhangs, or on lower rockwork away from direct high-intensity reef lighting — direct bright light causes nuisance algae to grow on and smother the coral, and low lighting is a genuine requirement (opposite of photosynthetic corals). Provide moderate to strong indirect water flow to deliver food particles and flush waste; stagnant flow will cause tissue recession over time. Mount the gorgonian upright with reef glue or putty and ensure the polyps have room to fully extend when feeding. NPS Gorgonians are completely peaceful and reef-safe with corals, fish, and invertebrates — they have no sweeper tentacles and will not sting neighbors. Colonies may temporarily close polyps or shed a thin protective layer during the first few days after acclimation — this is completely normal and healthy, not a sign of decline. NPS Gorgonians are best kept in dedicated NPS-focused reef systems, refugium-integrated displays, or specialist reef aquariums with consistent daily feeding schedules maintained by experienced reefers.

🔍 Aquarium Insights

NPS Gorgonians are one of the most visually stunning specialty coral additions available to advanced reef keepers:

Bright saturated skeleton colors (yellow, red, orange, purple, pink) with pure white polyps — one of the most photogenic specialty coral silhouettes in the hobby
Complete color saturation impossible to achieve with photosynthetic corals — the absence of zooxanthellae is what allows the intense natural pigmentation
A specialist non-photosynthetic coral for dedicated NPS reef displays — the kind of showpiece serious specialist reefers with committed daily feeding schedules build a specialty reef around

Learn More

For detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our Species Library.

Livestock Disclaimer

Due to natural availability, the NPS Gorgonian you receive will be selected from current inventory and may include species such as Yellow Finger (Diodogorgia nodulifera), Red Tree (Swiftia exserta), Whip Gorgonian (Ellisella sp.), Menella species, or other azooxanthellate gorgonian species. Skeleton colors may include yellow, red, orange, purple, or pink expressions with pure white polyps and variable branching patterns. Specific species and color cannot be guaranteed and are determined at packing time.

Photographs are representative examples. Actual species, growth pattern, and color will depend on current availability.

This species requires DAILY target feeding to survive — NPS Gorgonians are advanced specialist corals and are not recommended for beginner reefers or typical reef aquariums. Buyers should ensure their system has dedicated NPS feeding capability before purchase. Expected lifespan without proper feeding is only 2 to 6 weeks.

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