- Name:
Lakers Goni
(View AKA's) - Family: Poritidae
- Species: Goniopora
- Scientific Name: Goniopora sp
General info about Lakers 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 Lakers Goni, they are predominantly colored violet with blue mouth. This are the water parameters in cultivating Lakers Goni:
- 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
Lakers Goni Diet & Nutrition
The Lakers Goni 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 Lakers Goni
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Lakers Goni. They should be set on the middle or bottom part of the tank.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Lakers Goni
The Lakers Goni requires moderate to strong lighting and moderate waterflow.
Parasites & Diseases that Affect Lakers Goni
The Lakers Goni is susceptible to mortality caused by nutritional deficiencies. With this, the addition of supplemental nutrition and nutrients is highly recommended.
Lakers Goni Origin
The Lakers Goni 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 Lakers Goni
The Lakers Goni has an aggressive behaviour and may require adequate spacing in relation to other corals in the tank.
How to Acclimate Lakers Goni
The Lakers Goni is purely marine. So, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Lakers Goni
The Lakers Goni have long sweeper tantacles and may sting nearby corals.
Original Detail
| Name | Species | Family | Scientific Name | More Detail | Added by |
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| Lakers 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 Lakers Goni, they are predominantly colored violet with blue mouth. This are the water parameters in cultivating Lakers Goni:
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Changed by users
| Submitted Date | Submitted By | Status | Action |
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| 2019-10-18 15:07:44 | PalaciosAn | Approved |