🔵🟣🌸✨ Goniopora sp. “Azure Rose Crown”
Blue–Purple Goniopora – Deep Blue/Violet Polyps With Pink Centre (Colony · WYSIWYG)
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Azure Rose Crown is a high-end Goniopora colony showcasing rich blue to violet polyps crowned by a distinct soft-pink centre. The contrast between the cool outer tones and the warm pink core creates a refined, eye-catching focal point. Under blue lighting, the blue/purple hues intensify while the pink centre glows gently, giving the colony depth, balance, and constant visual motion.
Water Conditions: 24–26 °C, dKH 7.5–9, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Poritidae
Lighting: Moderate (PAR 80–150)
Water Flow: Moderate, random, indirect
Placement: Lower to mid rockwork
Type: WYSIWYG Colony
🧬 Overview
The Azure Rose Crown is a collector-grade WYSIWYG Goniopora colony, ideal for reefers seeking elegant colour contrast paired with long, flowing polyp movement. The pink-centred expression adds a premium highlight rarely seen in blue/purple Goniopora, making this piece both distinctive and harmonious in mixed reefs.
Each WYSIWYG colony is selected for:
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Strong blue–purple colour saturation
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Clearly defined pink central polyp centres
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Full, consistent polyp extension
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Proven stability and acclimation in reef conditions
A refined option for aquarists who value contrast, motion, and sophisticated colour layering.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Regular feeding is recommended to maintain extension, colour depth, and long-term health.
Feed 2–3× weekly with:
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Fine planktonic foods (rotifers, copepods)
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Reef roids or Goniopora-specific blends
Maintain stable nutrients for optimal results.
📈 Optimal Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (dKH) | 7.5–9 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 420–450 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1300–1400 ppm |
| Nitrate (NO₃) | 5–15 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.05–0.15 ppm |
📍 Placement
Position where moderate, indirect flow allows the colony to extend evenly.
Avoid strong direct flow which may cause partial retraction.
Complements Euphyllia gardens, rainbow Goniopora bases, chalices, and minimalist SPS layouts, acting as a graceful colour and movement anchor.
🔵🟣🌸✨ Goniopora sp. “Azure Rose Crown”
Cool blue and violet tones finished with a glowing pink heart.
A premium WYSIWYG Goniopora colony for reefers who appreciate elegance, contrast, and refined motion.