TSA Whirlwind Gorgonian Coral
TSA Whirlwind Gorgonian Coral
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TSA Whirlwind Gorgonian Coral FAQ's
Why did my bright metallic green centers fade to dull green or brown?
How do I prevent Pachyclavularia violacea from overrunning my aquascape?
My colony has been closed for days—what should I check beyond basics?
Is it aggressive, and how does it handle neighbors?
The TSA Whirlwind Gorgonian is an aquacultured soft coral with rounded branches and plush pink-to-lilac polyp extension. When open, the dense polyps blur the branch edges and create the soft spinning texture behind the trade name. This TSA Signature name is not a scientific identification. The care approach therefore starts conservatively and uses extension, tissue condition, and cleanliness to guide adjustments.
Whirlwind 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; use a slow acclimation schedule |
| Water flow | Moderate, indirect and multidirectional |
| Placement | Open lower-to-middle rockwork with room to sway |
| Temperament | Peaceful; protect from stinging neighbors and abrasion |
| Feeding | Fine suspended planktonic foods in small portions |
| Frag size | Typically ¾–1 inch |
| Photo | Mother colony; each cut-to-order frag varies |
Color and growth form
The mother colony photograph emphasizes rosy lavender tissue and cool fluorescent highlights under blue light. Polyps are larger and more conspicuous than on the Snow Flurry form, giving Whirlwind a fuller silhouette. Under white channels, expect warmer pink, tan, or cream notes. Individual frags vary because each is cut from a living colony.
Placement and acclimation
Mount the frag upright with open water around every side. Start on lower-to-middle rockwork and avoid placing it beneath ledges where debris falls. Keep it away from stinging sweepers and hard surfaces that can rub the expanded polyps. Once extension becomes regular, adjust only one variable at a time and wait for a stable response.
How to tune light and flow
Whirlwind should move gently rather than remain rigid or fold over. Use multidirectional flow that changes across the day and reaches the back of the colony. If the upstream polyps stay closed, redirect the pump. If the branch surface looks dusty, increase broad circulation. Raise lighting gradually; abrupt intensity changes can cause prolonged closure or paling.
Feeding Whirlwind Gorgonian
Offer fine foods such as Golden Fats Live Golden Phytoplankton or Reef Genetics Premium Coral Food once or twice weekly. The expanded polyps should encounter a light suspension, not a paste coating. Leave gentle circulation on for delivery, then restore normal filtration. Because the exact species is not stated, measured supplemental feeding is safer than assuming light supplies every nutritional need.
Routine care and water stability
Keep salinity near natural seawater and prevent daily swings with reliable top-off. Maintain stable alkalinity, appropriate calcium and magnesium, and nonzero but controlled nutrients. Inspect the branch bases for detritus or recession. Gently baste during maintenance, clean pumps so flow remains consistent, and avoid unnecessary handling once the frag is established.
Troubleshooting
Uneven extension usually points to localized flow, contact, or shadowing. Whole-colony closure can follow shipping, maintenance, shedding, or chemistry changes. A loose film may be gently basted away, but exposed axis and advancing tissue loss require immediate correction. Improve water movement around the affected area and remove only clearly dead sections with clean tools.
How this TSA Gorgonian compares
TSA Ice Blast Gorgonian has a paler frosted look and compact dense branches. TSA Tinseltown Gorgonian is straighter and more slender. Whirlwind is the plush option, with larger visible polyps and a soft, full texture that creates pronounced movement in the display.
Frag size, shipping, and what you receive
The listing photo represents the mother colony. Shipped frags are commonly ¾–1 inch and will not duplicate its mature shape. Temperature-acclimate, inspect, use a carefully measured coral-safe dip if desired, rinse, and secure the base. Keep the frag in conservative light and gentle indirect flow while it recovers from transit.
Pairs well with
Golden Fats Live Golden Phytoplankton for a fine suspended food, Reef Breeders RP-25 Wavemaker for adjustable multidirectional flow, Brightwell FragRecover Coral Dip for arrival care, and Tropic Eden Pro-1 Refractometer for salinity checks.
