Goniopora spp. (Green-Blue Centre) is a captivating large polyp stony (LPS) coral prized for its striking green polyps accented by vivid blue centres. This cultured frag is grown under controlled conditions, ensuring healthy, vibrant specimens suitable for marine reef tanks.
Care Level: Moderate – best suited to aquarists with some experience in LPS coral husbandry.
Lighting Requirements: Moderate lighting is recommended, such as T5 fluorescents or LED systems providing medium PAR levels. Avoid intense direct light to prevent bleaching.
Water Flow: Provide gentle to moderate water movement to ensure adequate gas exchange and nutrient delivery without damaging delicate polyps.
Placement: Position the frag on a stable rock or frag plug in a location with moderate light and flow. Allow sufficient space from neighbouring corals to prevent aggression and ensure healthy growth.
Diet: While Goniopora spp. can derive nutrition from photosynthesis via their symbiotic zooxanthellae, supplemental feeding with planktonic foods such as phytoplankton, zooplankton, or specialised coral foods 2-3 times weekly will promote robust growth and polyp extension.
Reef Compatibility: Yes, with adequate spacing. This coral is generally reef safe but may extend sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals if placed too close.
Origin: Not Provided – cultured specimens grown under optimal aquaculture conditions.
Maximum Size: Not Provided – growth rates vary depending on tank conditions.
Minimum Tank Size: 75 litres (20 gallons) recommended to maintain stable water parameters and accommodate growth.
Regular monitoring of water quality parameters such as calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium is essential for long-term health. Maintain stable temperature, salinity, and low nutrient levels to prevent algae overgrowth.
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