Snow Flurry Gorgonian Coral | Top Shelf Aquatics

Name: TSA Snow Flurry Gorgonian Coral
Brand: TSA Coral
SKU: CTOXSnowFlurryGorgonian
Price: 59.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.0 (2 reviews)

TSA Snow Flurry Gorgonian mother colony with fine tan branches and bright polyps

TSA Snow Flurry Gorgonian Coral

Beginner Corals Gorgonian

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Care Level Easy

Lighting Low–Moderate

Flow Moderate, indirect

Placement Low–Mid

Temperament Semi-aggressive (rapid encruster; isolate or provide 3–6 inches clearance)

Feeding photosynthetic, phytoplankton, microplankton, rotifers, oyster eggs, copepod nauplii, powdered coral foods, marine snow

TSA Snow Flurry Gorgonian Coral FAQ's

Why did my bright metallic green centers fade to dull green or brown?

This coral’s color shifts with spectrum and nutrient balance. Excess white light and high phosphate can deepen zooxanthellae, muting fluorescence. Increase blue/UV channels, keep NO3 ~5–15 ppm and PO4 ~0.03–0.1 ppm, and avoid rapid swings in alkalinity. Strong, randomized flow helps keep the mat clean so tissue reflects light better. Expect gradual recovery over 1–3 weeks.

How do I prevent Pachyclavularia violacea from overrunning my aquascape?

Mount it on an isolated “island” rock surrounded by sand. Trim the purple mat weekly at the edge with a razor and siphon fragments. If it creeps where you don’t want it, gently peel the mat; spot-treat any leftovers with a tiny dab of kalk paste. Avoid placing it on main rockwork or touching glass/overflows.

My colony has been closed for days—what should I check beyond basics?

Inspect for algae/cyano film on the mat; blast with a baster and increase flow. Look for vermetid snail threads or detritus lodged at the base—both irritate polyps. Verify stable alkalinity (7.5–9.5 dKH) and recent dips that may delay opening. If newly added, reduce intensity 20–30% and ramp up over 1–2 weeks. Most reopen once irritation is removed.

Is it aggressive, and how does it handle neighbors?

It rarely uses stings; its threat is smothering by overgrowth. It can crawl over zoanthids, mushrooms, and even up glass. Conversely, many LPS and some euphyllids can burn it, leaving bare patches that algae colonize. Provide space, prune routinely, and run fresh carbon if mixing with soft corals to reduce chemical stress.

Photo is of mother colony. Frags are typically ¾" – 1" in size.

The TSA Snow Flurry Gorgonian is an aquacultured, fine-branched soft coral with bright pinpoints of polyp extension along warm-toned stems. Its open framework creates delicate movement and visible negative space, making it especially useful when a reef needs height without a bulky colony. Snow Flurry is a TSA trade name; because the exact species is not listed, husbandry should follow the frag’s response rather than a guessed scientific identity.

Snow Flurry Gorgonian quick care facts

Identification	TSA trade-name Gorgonian; exact species not stated
Coral type	Branching soft coral / octocoral
Care level	Beginner-tagged; easy to moderate with stable conditions
Lighting	Low to moderate; increase slowly after acclimation
Water flow	Moderate, broad cross-flow with no direct blast
Placement	Lower to middle rockwork where fine branches stay clear
Temperament	Peaceful; protect from stinging neighbors and abrasion
Feeding	Very fine suspended coral food in restrained portions
Frag size	Typically ¾–1 inch
Photo	Mother colony; each cut-to-order frag varies

Color and growth form

Under blue reef lighting, the mother colony displays slender tan-to-gold branches edged by cool white and blue polyp highlights. The fine branch spacing gives the “snow flurry” effect when polyps are open. White-light viewing reveals more natural brown and cream tones, and each frag develops its own branch pattern as it grows.

Placement and acclimation

Place the mounted frag where its fine branches cannot touch rock, glass, or another coral as they move. Start low to middle in the tank and use an open area with broad circulation. Keep the plug or exposed base above the sand. After several days of reliable extension, adjust light or flow in small increments rather than relocating it repeatedly.

How to tune light and flow

Snow Flurry’s narrow branches can trap film and filamentous algae if circulation is weak. Use a broad, changing flow that reaches both sides of the colony, but avoid a concentrated jet that holds the branches over. Lower initial light helps with shipping acclimation; move toward moderate intensity only when tissue and polyp behavior remain stable.

Feeding Snow Flurry Gorgonian

The small polyps are suited to fine suspended foods. Use a dilute portion of Living Glass Live Phytoplankton, Reef Genetics Premium Coral Food, or another appropriately fine coral food once or twice weekly. Feed conservatively, keep gentle circulation moving across the branches, and resume normal filtration afterward. Clouding the aquarium with excess food creates more risk than benefit.

Routine care and water stability

Maintain stable reef chemistry and keep nutrients measurable but controlled. Check the colony from multiple angles for film, cyano, algae, or dead tips hidden behind the front branches. During water changes, use a baster to lift loose detritus instead of scrubbing living tissue. Confirm temperature and salinity before making flow or lighting changes.

Troubleshooting

If only the downstream side closes, the flow may be too direct. If the whole frag closes and develops a dull film, it may be preparing to shed or reacting to unstable conditions. Improve indirect circulation and gently baste loosened material. Trim only clearly dead, algae-covered tips; do not cut healthy closed tissue simply because extension pauses for a short period.

How this TSA Gorgonian compares

TSA Tinseltown Gorgonian has straighter, more cylindrical branches and a warmer sparkling appearance. TSA Ice Blast Gorgonian is denser and thicker. Snow Flurry is the airiest of the three, emphasizing fine structure and hundreds of small points of polyp movement.

Frag size, shipping, and what you receive

The mother-colony image demonstrates mature coloration and structure. The shipped item is generally a ¾–1 inch cut-to-order frag, and its branch shape will differ. Temperature-acclimate, inspect carefully, use only a coral-safe dip according to its label, rinse in clean saltwater, and secure the plug. Allow time for the small polyps to reopen.