Dyed Gonipora ?

[jman77]

Hello Guys,

Do you think this goni has been dyed ? I see some discoloration patches here and there, but can't tell if it's stress from shipping... or if some punks dyed the poor thing... what do you think ? It was sold as a "Lavender Goniopora "

 

[JokerGirl]

It's very possible that it's dyed, and it's very possible that it's not. When Goni are retracted like that, their colour tends to be a lot more intense then when they are expanded.

My G. eclipsensis was lavender when I first got it but it was because it was partially bleached out. Now that it's healthy, it turned into more of a burgundy colour than anything.

 

[spsboy]

Not dyed, that is actually a very common color. Often they have a very purple or blue eye.
Drew

 

[tangwang]

If its a Tonga piece, its most likely naturally that color.

 

[Hormigaquatica]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10672190#post10672190 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by spsboy
Not dyed, that is actually a very common color. Often they have a very purple or blue eye.
Drew

Yup, thats a variant I see all the time. I guess its possible that it was dyed that color, but I dont know why they would take the time and effort to dye a color you can get from any batch of Goni being collected.

 

[jman77]

thanks guys ! I'll post some pics as soon it fully opens up