🔴🔥✨ Goniopora sp. “Ultra Crimson”
Ultra Red Goniopora – High-Saturation Red Expression (Frag · WYSIWYG)
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Ultra Crimson is a premium Goniopora frag showcasing deep, ultra-saturated red polyps with exceptional colour density and uniformity. The red expression is intense and rich rather than washed or brown-shifted, giving the coral a bold, high-impact presence. Under blue lighting, the red takes on a glowing ember-like tone, maintaining depth while displaying strong fluorescence.
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: Frag · WYSIWYG
🧬 Overview
The Ultra Crimson Goniopora is a collector-grade WYSIWYG frag, selected for its exceptional red saturation and polyp density. True ultra-red Goniopora are increasingly rare, making this piece ideal for dedicated Goniopora gardens or as a bold contrast element in mixed reef systems.
Each WYSIWYG frag is chosen for:
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Intense, uniform ultra-red coloration
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Strong, consistent polyp extension
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Healthy tissue and clean skeletal base
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Proven stability in reef aquarium conditions
A premium choice for reefers seeking maximum red intensity with elegant, flowing motion.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Goniopora benefit greatly from regular feeding to maintain colour depth and extension.
Feed 2–3× weekly with:
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Fine planktonic foods (rotifers, copepods)
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Reef roids or Goniopora-specific powdered blends
Maintain stable nutrients for long-term success.
📈 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 in moderate, indirect flow to allow full polyp extension.
Avoid strong direct flow which may cause retraction.
Pairs exceptionally well with green, pink, or multicolour Goniopora, Euphyllia, and other high-end LPS for a striking colour contrast.
🔴🔥✨ Goniopora sp. “Ultra Crimson”
Pure, high-intensity red with graceful motion.
A premium WYSIWYG ultra-red Goniopora frag for reefers who demand bold colour and collector-grade quality.