Flower Pot Problem
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FranktheTankTx
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The red variety are very difficult to keep, but can be done. In some cases the coral has been damaged prior to sale. Once damaged, it's a slow death in many cases.
They are very pretty though.
They are very pretty though.
red one are not more difficult to keep compare to any color, if it's photosynthesis then no matter what color it will do well without direct feeding.
red usually have higher chance to be photosynthesis. looks like a WC goni. if you want a red goni you dont have to feed, get yourself an ora red goni.
red usually have higher chance to be photosynthesis. looks like a WC goni. if you want a red goni you dont have to feed, get yourself an ora red goni.
Reef Frog
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I see a few dead polyps and the green looks to be algae perhaps?
If it was algae & if it were me, I'd take the risky path & apply a drop of diluted peroxide very carefully to the covered area in such a way that it didn't run into healthy polyps, then rinse after about 30 to 60 seconds. Some others would attempt to smother it with a carefully placed dab of super glue. If it spread, I'd cut off the infected area then dip as a last resort. This carries risks so be sure you think this through.
Does it extend its polyps fully or even partially? If not, that's a bad sign and a repositioning may be in order. These things need just the right flow; neither too little or too much. Polyps should sway back & forth, but not slapping around like little bull whips. Hopefully polyp extension will inhibit further algae growth. GL.
BTW the reds are said to be much hardier than the green Gonis. Especially the ones from ORA. I sure hope that's true as I have 2 & they're not cheap. Had them for 2 months, so far so good. Great extension & they feed. Time will tell.
If it was algae & if it were me, I'd take the risky path & apply a drop of diluted peroxide very carefully to the covered area in such a way that it didn't run into healthy polyps, then rinse after about 30 to 60 seconds. Some others would attempt to smother it with a carefully placed dab of super glue. If it spread, I'd cut off the infected area then dip as a last resort. This carries risks so be sure you think this through.
Does it extend its polyps fully or even partially? If not, that's a bad sign and a repositioning may be in order. These things need just the right flow; neither too little or too much. Polyps should sway back & forth, but not slapping around like little bull whips. Hopefully polyp extension will inhibit further algae growth. GL.
BTW the reds are said to be much hardier than the green Gonis. Especially the ones from ORA. I sure hope that's true as I have 2 & they're not cheap. Had them for 2 months, so far so good. Great extension & they feed. Time will tell.
FranktheTankTx
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Yes, as one poster stated incorrectly, the 'green' is not algae but the coral skeleton (maybe coated with some algae). This coral is dying & they can be difficult to keep, period. There's probably little you can do to save this.
what you have is a Goniopora stutchburyi. its a beautiful coral when its healthy.
its actually not a particularly tough goni to keep. Its definitely photosynthetic but I really think you have to supplement it with coral foods to maintain it.
I've had mine for about 6 months and when I first got mine, it receded a bit but has recovered quite well. They don't thrive in low nutrient environments so they actually do better in tanks with a bit of bioload.
You should be getting full polyp extension on a daily basis because it should have adjusted to your water chemistry.
What I would recommend is that you direct some flow at it (if you are not getting polyp extension) and try adding coral foods. I use reefroids + oyster/roti feast. I seen people get good results with goniopower (TLF).
I wouldn't give up on it yet.
its actually not a particularly tough goni to keep. Its definitely photosynthetic but I really think you have to supplement it with coral foods to maintain it.
I've had mine for about 6 months and when I first got mine, it receded a bit but has recovered quite well. They don't thrive in low nutrient environments so they actually do better in tanks with a bit of bioload.
You should be getting full polyp extension on a daily basis because it should have adjusted to your water chemistry.
What I would recommend is that you direct some flow at it (if you are not getting polyp extension) and try adding coral foods. I use reefroids + oyster/roti feast. I seen people get good results with goniopower (TLF).
I wouldn't give up on it yet.
