- Name:
Red Frosty Goni
(View AKA's) - Family: Poritidae
- Species: Goniopora
- Scientific Name: Gorgonia sp
General info about Red Frosty 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.
This are the water parameters in cultivating Red Frosty 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
Red Frosty Goni Diet & Nutrition
The Red Frosty 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 Red Frosty Goni
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Red Frosty Goniopora. They should be set on the middle or bottom part of the tank.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Red Frosty Goni
The Red Frosty Goniopora requires moderate to strong lighting and moderate waterflow.
Parasites & Diseases that Affect Red Frosty Goni
The Red Frosty Goniopora is susceptible to mortality caused by nutritional deficiencies. With this, the addition of supplemental nutrition and nutrients is highly recommended.
Red Frosty Goni Origin
The Red Frosty 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 Red Frosty Goni
The Red Frosty Goniopora has an aggressive behaviour and may require adequate spacing in relation to other corals in the tank.
How to Acclimate Red Frosty Goni
The Red Frosty Goniopora is purely marine. So, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Red Frosty Goni
The Red Frosty Goniopora have long sweeper tantacles and may sting nearby corals.
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| Name | Species | Family | Scientific Name | More Detail | Added by |
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| Red Frosty Goni | Goniopora | Poritidae | Gorgonia 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. This are the water parameters in cultivating Red Frosty Goniopora:
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| Submitted Date | Submitted By | Status | Action |
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| 2019-10-18 15:23:19 | PalaciosAn | Approved |