🍷🔥 Crimson Vortex Goni
Goniopora sp. (Purple and Red Fusion)
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate to Advanced
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Colour Form: Rich fusion of deep royal purple and intense crimson-red across long, flowing polyps; the vibrant contrast creates a swirling, lava-like appearance under actinic and full-spectrum lighting.
Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–11, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Poritidae
Lighting: Moderate to high
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements, Manganese
Water Flow: Moderate, indirect and varied
Placement: Mid to lower reef zones, with open space for full extension
🧬 Overview
The Crimson Vortex Goni is a mesmerising Goniopora morph combining molten-red tones with velvety purples in a hypnotic swirl of colour and movement. A true collector’s coral, its polyps sway like embers in slow motion, bringing richness and energy to any reef tank.
This unique colour fusion is rarely seen in wild specimens, and when maintained under optimal conditions, the contrast only intensifies — a visual spectacle especially under reef blues.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
While partially photosynthetic, this coral requires regular target feeding to maintain its health and vibrance. Feed 2–3 times a week with a mix of fine particulate foods like rotifers, phytoplankton, and amino-acid supplements.
Provide moderate, indirect flow to allow full polyp extension without stress. Avoid placement near aggressive LPS or SPS species.
📈 Optimal Parameters
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Alkalinity (dKH): 8–11
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Calcium (Ca): 420–460 ppm
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Magnesium (Mg): 1250–1350 ppm
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Nitrate (NO₃): 5–15 ppm
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Phosphate (PO₄): 0.03–0.08 ppm
📍 Placement
Place in the mid to lower zones of your reef, ensuring space for its polyps to sway and expand. This coral thrives under moderate to strong blue lighting, which enhances the purple-red contrast and gives it a fiery glow.
🍷🔥 Crimson Vortex Goni
A swirling fusion of wine and fire — rare, radiant, and alive with movement.