❤️💜🪸 Bright Red Goniopora – Purple Eyes – WYSIWYG
Signature Coral – Ultra Red Flowerpot Coral
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Intense cherry-red to crimson polyps with striking fluorescent purple centres ("Purple Eyes"). Under blue lighting, the contrast becomes extraordinary, creating a vibrant two-tone display unlike any other Goniopora.
Water Conditions: 24–26 °C, dKH 7.5–8.5, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Poritidae
Lighting: Moderate (PAR 80–150)
Water Flow: Moderate, indirect and variable
Placement: Low to Mid reef
Type: WYSIWYG
🧬 Overview
The Bright Red Goniopora “Purple Eyes” is an exceptionally eye-catching Indo morph that combines vivid crimson-red polyps with glowing violet centres, creating one of the most sought-after colour combinations found within the genus.
When fully extended, hundreds of flower-like polyps sway gracefully in the current, producing a mesmerizing display of movement and colour. The intense red base provides a dramatic backdrop for the fluorescent purple eyes, resulting in a coral that remains visually striking under both daylight and actinic reef lighting.
Its unique colour contrast and constant motion make this coral an ideal centrepiece for modern reef aquariums, adding both elegance and dynamic movement to any aquascape.
Selected for:
• Intense bright-red collector colouration
• Rare fluorescent purple centres
• Exceptional polyp extension
• Stunning movement and visual impact
• Premium Indo display specimen
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Goniopora benefit from regular feeding and stable nutrient availability.
Recommended feeding:
• Fine zooplankton foods
• Phytoplankton
• Coral powders and suspended foods
• Amino acid supplements
Routine feeding can significantly improve extension, growth, and overall vitality.
📈 Optimal Parameters
Parameter | Ideal Range
Alkalinity (dKH) | 7.5–8.5
Calcium (Ca) | 420–450 ppm
Magnesium (Mg) | 1300–1400 ppm
Nitrate (NO₃) | 5–15 ppm
Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.03–0.10 ppm
📍 Placement
Position in an area with moderate, indirect flow where the polyps can move naturally without experiencing excessive turbulence. Stable parameters and consistent feeding will help maximize colour expression and long-term health.
❤️💜 Bright Red Goniopora – Purple Eyes – WYSIWYG
An extraordinary Indo collector specimen featuring blazing red polyps, glowing purple eyes, and the hypnotic movement that has made Goniopora one of the most desirable corals in the hobby.