• Name:

    Aussie Screaming Neon Goni

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  • Family: Poritidae
  • Species: Goniopora
  • Scientific Name: Goniopora sp
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Also Know As:

| Aussie Screaming Neon Goniopora

| Aussie Screaming Neon Flowerpot Coral

General info about Aussie Screaming Neon Goni

In general, corals coming from the genus Goniopora have numerous corallites that are walled invidually. Each corallite has a polyp that is usually exposed and extended. Their polyps are usually long, has a daisy-like tips each having 24 tentacles and sways like a flower tube.

As for the Aussie Screaming Neon Goniopora, they are predominantly colored green with blue mouth. This are the water parameters in cultivating Aussie Screaming Neon Goniopora:

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 76° - 83° F (24° - 28° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025

Aussie Screaming Neon Goni Diet & Nutrition

The Aussie Screaming Neon Goniopora get its primary nutrition from the symbiotic zooxanthellae living within its tissue. But on top of this, we still recommend you do supplemental feeding by adding mysis and brine shrimp. Further, the additional of dissolved organics is highly recommended.

Fragging / Propagating Aussie Screaming Neon Goni

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Aussie Screaming Neon Goniopora. They should be set on the middle or bottom part of the tank.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Aussie Screaming Neon Goni

The Aussie Screaming Neon Goniopora requires moderate to strong lighting and moderate waterflow.

Parasites & Diseases that Affect Aussie Screaming Neon Goni

The Aussie Screaming Neon Goniopora is susceptible to mortality caused by nutritional deficiencies. With this, the addition of supplemental nutrition and nutrients is highly recommended.

Aussie Screaming Neon Goni Origin

The Aussie Screaming Neon Goniopora can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, particularly in the Philippines and Indonesia. They are listed as a vulnerable species under Appedix II of the CITES list.

Caution Should be Taken with Aussie Screaming Neon Goni

The Aussie Screaming Neon Goniopora has an aggressive behaviour and may require adequate spacing in relation to other corals in the tank.

How to Acclimate Aussie Screaming Neon Goni

The Aussie Screaming Neon Goniopora is purely marine. So, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

Stinging Tentacles on Aussie Screaming Neon Goni

The Aussie Screaming Neon Goniopora have long sweeper tantacles and may sting nearby corals.

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Aussie Screaming Neon Goni Goniopora Poritidae Goniopora sp

In general, corals coming from the genus Goniopora have numerous corallites that are walled invidually. Each corallite has a polyp that is usually exposed and extended. Their polyps are usually long, has a daisy-like tips each having 24 tentacles and sways like a flower tube.

As for the Aussie Screaming Neon Goniopora, they are predominantly colored green with blue mouth. This are the water parameters in cultivating Aussie Screaming Neon Goniopora:

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 76° - 83° F (24° - 28° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
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