Need Help w/ Gonipora
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Dante_JoseCuerv
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How old is it? From what I know these guys last maybe about a year in captivity and then die.
My lfs rarely ever sells them because like some elegance corals they prefer low light and nutrient-rich water almost to the point of being murky. Now don't quote me on this because this is only for some species but the general consensus is that these guys aren't well-lived in captivity.
My lfs rarely ever sells them because like some elegance corals they prefer low light and nutrient-rich water almost to the point of being murky. Now don't quote me on this because this is only for some species but the general consensus is that these guys aren't well-lived in captivity.
I had a gonipora for over 2-1/2 years I think I owe that to cyclopse and oyester eggs there is some great info at www.Gonipora.org.
jadeguppy
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Instead of dying, mine have been growing. It is possible to have success. The above link is a great one. I have one that looks like yours, but it has slightly receded from the center. Since my other 3 are doing well, I lean toward thinking it has to do with damage from shipping and the lfs tanks. I don't suggest keeping them in a pristine sps tank. I dose reef bugs or marine snow to help my pod population. I also have mad a mix with cyclopeeze (freeze dried), flakes, scallop, shrimp, seaweed, etc. and dusted them with it. They seem to do well in the same type of tank as gorgonians and others that need feed. The good news is that it is extending polyps some. Try feeding it. Good luck.
Dante_JoseCuerv
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Yeah, it depends on how old the gonipora is. I can't say for sure what's going to happen but if silvers has been able to keep his alive for over 2 years then he can probably give more insight than I can.
Either way, good luck with the gonipora, hope it stays alive for ya cause they're really cool corals.
Either way, good luck with the gonipora, hope it stays alive for ya cause they're really cool corals.
Dante_JoseCuerv
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Yup, like jadeguppy said, keeping them in a nice rich environment is probably your best bet.. hold on... I found an online source about the natural habitat of goni's let me go find it...
Dante_JoseCuerv
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Ahhh crap, I can't find it now wait... here it is
http://www.reefland.com/forum/reef-aquariums/3426-red-goniopora.html
it's the second post... sorry I couldn't find something a little more official like a wildlife journal but I hope this can provide some insight.
http://www.reefland.com/forum/reef-aquariums/3426-red-goniopora.html
it's the second post... sorry I couldn't find something a little more official like a wildlife journal but I hope this can provide some insight.
jadeguppy
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With a high nutrient tank there are some draw backs. Hair algea can get a better hold for one. I don't have a problem in my "display" tank because the sailfin tang and fox face eat every bit they can. I didn't even think about it until I tied another 40g into the same system. I now have brown fuzz growing on the back glass and some rocks. The only clea up crew in there are the stomata snails that traveled with the corals and from the fuge. Anyway, I added a lettuce sea slug last night and already see strips where it has munched the glass clean. I bought it because I thought it looked neat and it was reef safe. Now I REALLY like it!
Deftones2015
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I just recently bought one as well. I did a lot of research first though. Most of what I read says to spot feed almost like sun corals. Smash cyclopeeze in a bowl to get the oils out and get a feeding response, mix in a little tank water and put it in a feeding syringe. Turn off your flow if possible and feed 3 or 4 polyps or more if you like. Make sure you push the food slowly or the polyps WILL retract and not take any food. After a few have taken the food you can kinda slowly mist a portion that has a dense population of the tentacles. My polyps tend to bulge after a feeding but it's already looking better than it did at the lfs. Hope it pulls out of it.
Here's a few links
http://www.goniopora.org/gallery/index.php?cat=12
It shows pictures of dying goniopora and what the causes were. It's the same site as goniopora.org
Hope it pulls through.
Here's a few links
http://www.goniopora.org/gallery/index.php?cat=12
It shows pictures of dying goniopora and what the causes were. It's the same site as goniopora.org
Hope it pulls through.
Dante_JoseCuerv
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Cool beans... I'm looking to keep some in my 90 gallon once I get some better light over it. I wish I could keep SPS and gonis in there without too much work, but alas such is the way the world works.
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