How do you keep goniopora healthy?
Goniopora can thrive in a wide range of lighting. We have kept Goniopora in different lighting intensities here at Tidal Gardens ranging from very dimly lit 50 PAR tanks all the way to bright aquariums receiving over 200 PAR. I would recommend placing them under moderate lighting intensities, between 75-125 PAR.
Do you have to feed goniopora?
Some goniopora require lots of food and some do not.. The red ORA goni does fine without direct feeding but seems to do better with some feedings. Some goniopora though require lots of feeding, it is the key to keeping allot of the harder to keep varieties.
Do goniopora like dirty water?
I have mine in medium light and medium/strong flow. They are like euphyllia and like dirty water.
Can goniopora grow back?
Most LPS unlike SPS has no way of regrowing old dead tissue, goniopora is one that can “reclaim” dead area. Branching hammers or frogspawn or the like have no way to do so.
Is Goniopora coral aggressive?
The red Goniopora is a very aggressive coral and care should be taken with its placement in the tank. They are longer and generally much stronger than the normal tentacles and inflict real damage on any coral nearby, especially weaker soft corals or LPS.
Are Goniopora hard to keep?
Goniopora are a very difficult coral to keep alive and are not recommended for a novice reef aquarium hobbyist. The short, greenish-colored species are less sturdy and durable than the pink or purple species. When placing Goniopora they must have enough room to grow and move their tentacles.
Will Goniopora eat reef roids?
Reef-Roids is a blend of naturally occurring marine planktons, which contains a species of zooplankton that is unique to our product. It is formulated to minimize water degradation and is ideal for Goniopora, Zoanthids, Mushrooms, and all other filter feeding corals.
Can you place Goniopora next to each other?
Goniopora can be very aggressive but not all are. Some can be next to each other while others are not. They can also put sweepers out pretty far if need be. It can happen fast since gonis are very touchy.
How often should you feed Goniopora coral?
Goniopora stokesi comes from turbid, nutrient-laden water on a soft substrate. They eat a lot. When I do not feed them five times a week, they shrink. You can see the light green color, smaller polyps, and shorter tentacles of the frag on the left.
Is it possible to keep Goniopora coral alive?
Goniopora coral care has become dramatically easier in the recent past, but it is difficult still to grow in captivity. So difficult, in fact, that for years hobbyists thought it was impossible to keep this beautiful coral alive more than a few months.
Why is it important to place Goniopora in a tank?
Placement Proper tank placement is important to ensure your coral is getting the right amount of light and current. Additionally, you should place Goniopora colonies in areas where they can spread their tentacles without coming in contact with other corals.
What are the different colors of Goniopora coral?
The most common are green and brown, though they can be found in hues of pink, purple, blue, gray, teal, yellow, and cream. There is also a beautiful red variety that has recently become popular for both its stunning color and its hardiness.
Why does my Goniopora coral keep curling up?
Goniopora is pretty sensitive and can be closed for a number of reasons. Water flow that is too high or the wrong level of light intensity may be the cause. These corals also tend to curl up if touched by food particles from direct feeding. They may also stay closed if you have fish that are constantly rubbing against them.