- Name:
Ruby Red Goni
(View AKA's) - Family: Poritidae
- Species: Goniopora
- Scientific Name: Goniopora planulata
General info about Ruby Red 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 Ruby Red Goniopora planulata, they are predominantly colored red. This are the water parameters in cultivating Ruby Red Goniopora planulata:
- 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
Ruby Red Goni Diet & Nutrition
The Ruby Red Goniopora planulata 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 Ruby Red Goni
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Ruby Red Goniopora planulata. They should be set on the middle or bottom part of the tank.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Ruby Red Goni
The Ruby Red Goniopora planulata requires moderate to strong lighting and moderate waterflow.
Parasites & Diseases that Affect Ruby Red Goni
The Ruby Red Goniopora planulata is susceptible to mortality caused by nutritional deficiencies. With this, the addition of supplemental nutrition and nutrients is highly recommended.
Ruby Red Goni Origin
The Ruby Red Goniopora planulata 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 Ruby Red Goni
The Ruby Red Goniopora planulata has an aggressive behaviour and may require adequate spacing in relation to other corals in the tank.
How to Acclimate Ruby Red Goni
The Ruby Red Goniopora planulata is purely marine. So, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Ruby Red Goni
The Ruby Red Goniopora planulata have long sweeper tantacles and may sting nearby corals.
Original Detail
| Name | Species | Family | Scientific Name | More Detail | Added by |
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| Ruby Red Goni | Goniopora | Poritidae | Goniopora planulata | 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 Ruby Red Goniopora planulata, they are predominantly colored red. This are the water parameters in cultivating Ruby Red Goniopora planulata:
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Changed by users
| Submitted Date | Submitted By | Status | Action |
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| 2019-10-18 15:34:10 | PalaciosAn | Approved |