Inferno Goniopora
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Color Form: Intense Fiery Red Base with Smoldering Orange Accents
Water Conditions: 24-26°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Poritidae
Lighting: Moderate
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements, Iron, Manganese
Waterflow: Moderate
Placement: Bottom to Middle
Overview
The Inferno Goniopora lives up to its name with an awe-inspiring blend of fiery red and glowing orange polyps that seem to burn with uncontainable energy. This coral brings drama and intensity to any reef aquarium, serving as a vibrant centerpiece with its bold coloration and captivating movement.
Hailing from nutrient-rich waters, the Inferno Goniopora thrives in stable conditions, bringing a dynamic visual spectacle reminiscent of molten lava to your underwater world.
Care & Feeding
The Inferno Goniopora is photosynthetic but benefits from supplemental feeding to maintain its vibrant coloration. Offer small, nutrient-rich foods like reef-specific pellets, powdered coral foods, or micro-plankton to enhance its growth and bring out its intense hues.
Ensure stable water parameters with adequate levels of calcium, magnesium, and iron to support skeletal development and polyp health. Keep nitrate and phosphate levels low to avoid diminishing its fiery coloration.
Optimal Parameters
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Iron (Fe): Regular supplementation recommended for Goniopora species
- Nitrate (NO3): 1-10 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Placement
Position the Inferno Goniopora in the lower to middle sections of your aquarium, providing it with enough space to fully extend its polyps. Moderate, indirect water flow will accentuate its graceful movements while protecting its delicate tissues.
Set your reef ablaze with the Inferno Goniopora—a coral that embodies the raw beauty and power of fire, bringing unmatched vibrancy to your aquatic landscape.